Master of Urban Design

The University of Sydney

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Qualification

1.5 Years

Course duration

7/31/2025

Start Date

US$31172

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The Master of Urban Design is 1.5-year program that will develop your leadership and expertise in urban design and urbanism with a strong emphasis on sustainability, quantification and implementation. A key feature of this degree is its multidisciplinary outlook and emphasis on communication and collaboration that emulates real-world practice. The program's core units will provide you with an appreciation and understanding of the historical and theoretical dimensions of urbanism and design, urban morphology and the relationship between ecological processes and city form. While design is an important aspect that is at the core of the Diploma and Master's degrees, there is universal recognition that the defining aspects of urban design practice is its integrating role in multidisciplinary teams. Students will develop the ability to analyse contexts, define principles and provide guidance for future designers of buildings, landscapes and the public domain. This indirect design aspect of the built environment requires a related but distinct set of skills including facilitation, collaboration and communication in addition to being able to think spatially and communicate visually. These skills are not the exclusive domain of `designers and people from a range of backgrounds and capabilities are welcomed into an urban design program that aims to be multidisciplinary and emulate practice. Core units may be complemented with electives that will strengthen your knowledge in related fields: for example, architects can take electives in planning and planners can extend their understanding of architecture. All students can reinforce their knowledge of sustainability. This cross- pollination nurtures more effective urban design and gives you the flexibility to build your course of study around your interests and professional aspirations. Graduate opportunities Over 200 students have graduated from the program to go on to occupy positions in both the private and public sector in cities across Asia, Europe, North and South America, Australia and New Zealand. Graduates are able to bridge the concerns of architecture and planning, think strategically, appreciate scale and qualities of place and communicate urban design principles to a wide range of audiences. Graduates of the Master of Urban Design (Urban Design and Planning) degree are eligible, subject to professional experience requirements, for corporate membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.

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Admission to the Master of Urban Design requires: an undergraduate degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, town planning, urbanism, geography or a related field; or completion of the requirements of the embedded Graduate Certificate with a WAM of at least 65. IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band

1.5 Years - Full time

Fee

A$47,300.00 (US$ 31,172) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

7/31/2025

Address

Camperdown/Darlington Campus, Superintendents House, 160 City Road, THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, New South Wales, 2008, SYDNEY, Australia

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The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is currently ranked in the top 50 universities in the world.* It is also first in Australia and fourth in the world for graduate employability (2018 QS Graduate Employability Rankings). Students come from 134 different countries to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
There are plenty of facilities to enjoy on campus, including a gym with a heated Olympic-size swimming pool and a rock climbing centre. Students can soak up some culture at the University’s art galleries and museums, grab coffee, breakfast or lunch at one of the 30 cafes and restaurants, and enjoy after-work drinks and entertainment at the on-campus bars.
All enrolled students have the opportunity to get involved in clubs and societies run by the University of Sydney Union (USU). There are more than 200, ranging from sports clubs to language and cultural groups. Students can also establish their own clubs, with support from USU.
There are many support services available to students, including disability services, careers advisers, a confidential counselling service, health service, and financial assistance office. When it comes to studying, students have access to the largest academic library in the southern hemisphere. It spans over 11 locations and holds more than 5.2 million books, journals and ebooks.
It is possible for students to expand their career opportunities through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the University’s 270 overseas programs.

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