Master of Urban Development and Design
A transdisciplinary master's programme focused on strategic, holistic, and creative approaches to contemporary urban design.
Best for:Best for graduates from architecture, engineering, or planning backgrounds seeking to lead strategic urban development.
Overview
The Master of Urban Development and Design at The University of Queensland offers a contemporary, integrated perspective on city design. The programme aims to redefine urban design by moving beyond simple problem-solving toward creative, strategic, and holistic future-imagining. Students engage with a transdisciplinary curriculum that incorporates architecture, civil engineering, planning, policy, economics, and business leadership. Taught by leading academics and industry professionals, the course combines project-based design studios with specialized tracks in infrastructure, policy, or strategy. It is designed to prepare graduates to lead change and engage effectively with decision-makers in the urban environment.
What you'll do
- Participate in project-based design studios to address real-world urban challenges.
- Develop expertise in infrastructure and resources, people and policy, or economics and strategy.
- Engage with interdisciplinary course material across architecture, engineering, and business leadership.
- Collaborate with industry professionals and academic experts on urban design projects.
- Analyze cities strategically to propose creative and holistic future developments.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or a graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or master's degree in a relevant discipline.
Degree offered: Master
Instruction: English
- Academic background in a relevant discipline such as architecture, engineering, or planning.
- Capacity for strategic and holistic thinking regarding urban environments.
- Interest in transdisciplinary approaches to design and policy.
- Must hold a recognized bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
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How to apply
Interested applicants should visit the official university program page to review specific entry requirements and application procedures. Applications are submitted through the university's online portal.
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- Proof of degree completion
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