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Degree Master
Duration 18 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Sydney, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Urban Development and Design at University of New South Wales is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Urban Development and Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Location: Paddington, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Urban Development and Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:

  1. Architect
  2. Urban Planner
  3. Landscape Designer
  4. Sustainability Consultant
  5. Real Estate Developer
  6. Heritage Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. UDES0001 Urban Design Studio 1 (12 UOC)
  2. UDES0004 Hist & Theory of Urban Dev (6 UOC)
  3. Electives 6 UOC
  4. UDES0002 Urban Design Studio 2 (12 UOC)
  5. UDES0008 Planning & Urban Dev (6 UOC)
  6. UDES0009 Urban Landscape & Heritage (6 UOC)
  7. UDES0003 Urban Design Studio 3 (12 UOC)
  8. UDES0006 Case Stud in Urb Dev & Design (6 UOC)
  9. UDES0010 Communication in Urban Design (6 UOC)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission RequirementsAdmission 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 the completion of the new proposed 7131 Graduate Certificate from non-relevant disciplines. 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.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.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About University of New South Wales

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University of New South Wales

Sydney, Australia

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 18 months