Master of Urban Development and Design
The Master of Urban Development and Design offers you advanced study in the growth and change of urban form. The degree is multidisciplinary, Design Studio based and includes a compulsory field trip and workshop in a major international city. You will connect with fellow universities, city agencies and professionals to integrate the latest urban development practice with creative design to forge the 21st century city.You will study the synthesis of spatial political economy, urban design principles and paradigms, and urban design as public policy. The research/design component involves higher order research as a preparation for new practice frontiers, or a higher degree.
Campus Information
Kensington
High St Kensington, NSW 2052 Australia
Intakes
- Feb Deadline: Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Opportunities
- Urban Design Consultancy
- City Agency Work
- Development Industry Work
- Private Practice in Urban Design
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years Post Study work visa for international students completing a Masters at Sydney campus.
- 3 years Post Study work visa for international students completing Masters at Canberra campus.
- 3 years for Masters by Research.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission to 8131 Urban Development and Design Program (72 UOC) is for students who have a recognised four year Bachelor degree or equivalent in an appropriate cognate discipline or have completed the 7131 Graduate Certificate. Admission is also open to graduates of a recognised three year undergraduate degree in Architecture studies. All applicants must have achieved a minimum of a credit average (equivalent to a WAM of 65 or above) in their Bachelor degree. Additionally, applicants will need to submit a portfolio to support their application.
Relevant disciplines would typically include design and non-design based disciplines in the built environment, design and engineering: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture, Design, Planning, Property Development, Construction, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Transport Engineering.
- Course Code: 017538D
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 07 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
60420 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 150 AUD
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