Master of Architecture / Master of Urban Planning
A multidisciplinary postgraduate programme combining architectural design with urban planning expertise.
Best for:Best for students with an undergraduate background in design or architecture seeking a dual-qualification in urban planning.
Overview
The University of Melbourne offers a combined Master of Architecture and Master of Urban Planning programme designed to prepare students for professional practice in the built environment. This course integrates creative design studio work with strategic urban planning principles to address complex spatial challenges. Students gain a multidisciplinary perspective that enables them to identify synergies between architectural form and urban policy. The curriculum is structured to ensure graduates are industry-ready and possess the flexibility to navigate diverse roles within the professional market.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced design studio projects to develop creative and technical architectural skills.
- Analyze urban spaces and develop strategies for their improvement and sustainable development.
- Synthesize knowledge from architecture and urban planning disciplines to solve complex spatial problems.
- Produce a professional design portfolio demonstrating design capability and theoretical understanding.
- Reflect on prior academic and professional experiences to inform contemporary design practice.
Requirements
Degree required: Three-year undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65% or equivalent.
Degree offered: Master of Architecture / Master of Urban Planning
Language: English proficiency required; standard university entry requirements apply.
Instruction: English
- Completion of at least one design studio subject at the undergraduate level.
- Completion of at least one subject in art, architecture, built environment, or design history.
- Ability to curate a professional design portfolio.
- Capacity to articulate motivation and relevant experience in a personal statement.
- Must hold a three-year undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline.
- Must meet the minimum academic performance threshold of 65% WAM.
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the university's official graduate portal. The process requires the submission of academic transcripts, a design portfolio, and a personal statement of up to 500 words.
- Academic transcripts
- Design portfolio
- Personal statement
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