Master of Urban Design
- 2 years
- Duration
- 45,200 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
The AUDRC Master of Urban Design program teaches urban design theories, urban analytic tools, and city and urban development skills. History, theory, implementation strategy, and studio-based learning dominate the first year. The second year includes Landscape Design or GIS coursework or independent supervised study (research dissertation).
After earning a Master of Urban Design, you can work at all levels of urban design, but especially as a lead consultant producing and reviewing urban design proposals. This program is popular with state and municipal planning and development agencies and private planning, architectural, and landscape design firms.
Program structure
Students can choose from three pathways to complete this course:
- Coursework Only (Geographic Information Systems Focus Area)
- Coursework Only (Landscape Design Focus Area)
- Coursework and Dissertation
Students should take units according to the sequence notes below for their selected pathway.
Core - All Students - Core Units (students in all pathways, take all units (36 points):
- ARLA4506 Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture (6)
- URBD5802 Urban Design Studio 2 (12)
- URBD5804 Urban Design Studio 1 (12)
- URBD5805 Contemporary Urbanism (6)
Option - All Students- Option Units (students in all pathways, take unit(s) to the value of 12 points):
- URBD5803 Sustainability and Cities (6)
- URBD5807 The Forces that Shape Cities (6)
- URBD5810 Healthy by Design (6)
Custom - Dissertation Units (dissertation: Students by Coursework and Dissertation, take unit(s) to the value of 48 points):
- URBD5821 Urban Design Dissertation (full-time) (24)
- URBD5822 Urban Design Dissertation (part-time) (24)
Geographic Information Systems (focus area)
Students by Coursework Only (Geographic Information Systems Focus Area), take all units (36 points):
- ENVT4408 GIS Programming (6)
- ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications (6)
- ENVT5561 GIS and Spatial Analysis: Multifunctional Landscapes (6)
- SCIE4401 Data Use in Science (6)
- URBD5806 Urban Design Capstone Studio (12)
Students by Coursework Only (Geographic Information Systems Focus Area), take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
- ARCT5528 Delivering Good Design (6)
- URBD5801 Urban Design Industry Placement (6)
- URBD5803 Sustainability and Cities (6)
- URBD5807 The Forces that Shape Cities (6)
- URBD5810 Healthy by Design (6)
Landscape Design (focus area)
Students by Coursework Only (Landscape Design Focus Area), take all units (36 points):
- LACH4421 Australian Landscapes (6)
- LACH4423 Landscape and Urban Ecology (6)
- LACH5424 Design Studio—Complexity (12)
- URBD5806 Urban Design Capstone Studio (12)
Students by Coursework Only (Landscape Design Focus Area), take unit(s) to the value of 12 points:
- ARCT5528 Delivering Good Design (6)
- URBD5801 Urban Design Industry Placement (6)
- URBD5803 Sustainability and Cities (6)
- URBD5807 The Forces that Shape Cities (6)
- URBD5810 Healthy by Design (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 45,200 AUD per year.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent
- successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Urban Design;
or
- completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban Design or Graduate Diploma in Urban Design at UWA.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
