Master of Urban Design 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Swinburne University of Technology |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

72,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Art and DesignMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

As cities around the world struggle to accommodate rapid population growth you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to help them respond to the challenges of climate change, housing affordability, urban mobility and public health. You’ll develop a deep understanding of contemporary design thinking, become skilled in analysing urban spaces, and in using cutting-edge design technologies. Upon graduation, you’ll have the opportunity to forge a career in urban design and planning practices, architecture firms, or in local government planning authorities and local councils.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

As cities around the world struggle to accommodate rapid population growth you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to help them respond to the challenges of climate change, housing affordability, urban mobility and public health. You’ll develop a deep understanding of contemporary design thinking, become skilled in analysing urban spaces, and in using cutting-edge design technologies. Upon graduation, you’ll have the opportunity to forge a career in urban design and planning practices, architecture firms, or in local government planning authorities and local councils.

Admission Requirements

79+
6.5+
58+
60+
Admission to the Master of Urban Design will require one of the following: (1) successful completion of the Swinburne Bachelor of Design (Architecture) OR; (2) successful completion of the Swinburne Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a major in Architecture OR; (3) successful completion of the Swinburne Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours) with an advanced minor in Architecture OR; (4) successful completion of another three year undergraduate architectural course. // Selection will be made using a Range of Criteria which can include (but not be limited to): (1) a pre-selection kit requiring submission of an online portfolio (between 10 and 20 pages); (2) a personal motivation statement; (3) university transcripts. // In your portfolio, we are looking for evidence of your ability to think spatially, critically and creatively, as well as the desire to design and build things. In assessing your portfolio, we would like to see your ability to conceptualize and develop ideas. As well as finished outcomes, we are also interested in concept sketches, 3D models or working drawings that display your thinking process. // Your portfolio will be assessed according to the following criteria: (1) conceptual thinking and level of ambition in your projects; (2) spatial thinking, planning and a sense of scale; (3) digital and analogue communication skills, including the use of architectural drawing conventions; (4) construction and environmental technology.

2 Years
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
68,960 AUD
International
72,000 AUD

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