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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Urban Design (Coursework)

Course code: #25530

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Urban Design (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $40,400 AUD

  • Application fee

    $100 AUD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    4 Years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    074757J

Options
Dissertation
Practicum

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 01-January-2024 2024-01-01
Winter-July 28-May-2024 2024-05-28
Fall-February 01-January-2025 2025-01-01
Winter-July 28-May-2025 2025-05-28

Overview

Master of Urban Design

The course at UWA consists of a first year of focused studies in history, theory, implementation strategy and studio-based learning; and a second year of independent supervised study (research dissertation) OR a coursework focus area in Landscape Design or Environmental Planning or Urban and Regional Planning.

The Master of Urban Design (by dissertation) builds upon the Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma by allowing students to devote the final two semesters to an exegesis and/or major design project, enabling students to accrue significant intellectual and creative experience commensurate with beginning a career as an urban designer. 

Australian and International students are welcome to apply, and the course is delivered both on-campus and online

Students who have completed related postgraduate courses can receive advanced standing so that the Master of Urban Design can be undertaken in between 1 and 2 years, depending on prior learning.

This Course has 3 Specialisation that include:

  • Environmental Planning
  • Landscape Design
  • Urban and Regional Planning

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$55,025

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $14,625
Tuition 1 person $40,400

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Evidence of English Language Competency
  • Resume (CV) outlining previous work experience (If Applicable)

Note: All transcripts must be in English. 

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
-
listening
6
writing
-
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

82
20
listening
22
writing
20
speaking
18
reading

PTE

64
54
listening
59
writing
59
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

180
170
listening
170
writing
170
speaking
170
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The UWA Centre for English Language Teaching offers two ways, or pathways, to improve English language proficiency to the level required by the University for entry into its undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

CourseEntry Requirements:Lead toDuration
IELTS (Academic format)

5.5 with no band score below 5.0

6.0 with no band score below 5.5

Direct entry to most under- and post-graduate courses

20 weeks 

10 weeks

TOEFL IBT
 

58 with a minimum score of writing 16, speaking 15, listening & reading 7 

68 with a minimum score of writing 20, speaking 17, listening 11, reading 12

Direct entry to most under- and post- graduate courses

20 weeks

10 weeks

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

46 overall with no individual score below 42

54 overall with no individual score below 46

Direct entry to most under- and post- graduate courses

20 Weeks

10 Weeks

 


Academic background and requirement

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Urban Design; or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban Design or Graduate Diploma in Urban Design at UWA.

Career opportunities

  • Urban Designer
  • City Planner
  • Urban Architect
  • Landscape Architect (with a focus on urban design)
  • Urban Regeneration Specialist
  • Urban Planning Consultant
  • Sustainable Urban Development Coordinator

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