IELTS 7.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest), TOEFL (iBT) 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) , TOEFL Paper-based Test 589 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) . Admission is available to students with a first degree from a nationally accredited undergraduate program (or equivalent) in Architecture, together with evidence of a capacity to consistently achieve grades at credit level or higher.

Applicants from international universities are required to provide a portfolio of their design work. The portfolio should include sample works from various stages of the applicant's undergraduate degree, text should accompany all drawings/images to explain the projects. The portfolio must be in digital format.

The different categories of eligible applicants and their specific admission requirements are outlined below:

A 65 credit average (or equivalent) in applicant's undergraduate architecture degree, or

A UNSW 70 high credit WAM across the following courses:

ARCH1311 Architectural Design Studio 5
ARCH1361 Architectural Science and Building Environment 2
ARCH1331 Architectural Fabrication
ARCH1302 Architectural Design Studio 6
ARCH1322 Architectural History and Theory
Applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree at another institution will be assessed on the basis of the final year compulsory courses in their undergraduate architecture degree, or

Applicants who have completed the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (or equivalent) but do not meet the entry requirements specified above may be considered after they have obtained work experience in an architectural office. Work experience will be individually assessed based on the following submission:

A logbook record of a minimum 12 months full-time work or the equivalent.
A referee report from the employer
A portfolio of the work undertaken during this period
Applicants looking to commence studies in architecture should apply for the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (3261) program.