Professional Practice in Architecture

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ARCH 6005
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Course ID
202188
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Architecture and Building
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Damian Madigan
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course examines the social, ethical, and cultural values relevant to architectural practice. Students will develop knowledge of practice and project management. They will develop an understanding of the character and operation of practices; legal and regulatory requirements; relevant industry bodies; registration; risks and professional liability; and career planning. Students will develop knowledge of planning regulations and approval processes, different project stages and the management of time, cost, and quality. They acquire knowledge of tendering processes; standard agreements between architects, clients, and consultants; their administration and alternative procurement methods. Students will use appropriate verbal, written, and visual means to apply the above in response to the National Standard of Competency for Architects.

Course learning outcomes

  • Develop knowledge of ethics and the regulatory framework related to professional architectural practice
  • Develop knowledge of forms of agreements between parties involved in project design and delivery
  • Develop knowledge of the development process, including planning legislation and the architect's role in providing planning advice to clients
  • Develop knowledge of the role of the architect as related to Expressions of Interest, cost implications for building projects and alternative models of project procurement
  • Demonstrate understanding of the administration of standard forms of building contracts, from tendering to project completion
  • Develop and apply recognised professional skills and knowledge specific to the National Standard of Competency for Architects

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 57910
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 183
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH3-09
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus West Sir Hans Heysen, HH3-09
Class number
Class number 58875
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-15
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-16
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-15
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 10:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-16
Class number
Class number 58876
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-15
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-16
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-15
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Kaurna, K5-16

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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