The Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage at the University of Melbourne is a unique cross-disciplinary and industry-oriented program for students who are passionate about the social and cultural dimensions of the built environment in the 21st century.

Combining this with the Master of Architecture gives you the ability to express your creativity whilst developing a complementary and rigorous background in heritage, history and culture.

This program aims to provide you with:

• highly developed skills to manage an architectural practice and lead or work within cross-discipline project teams;
• a sustainable outlook with the ability to use new materials and technologies to create environmentally sustainable buildings;
• a grounding in architectural history, theory and technology that leads to the creation of innovative architecture;
• the ability to significantly interpret, manage and conserve urban and cultural heritage within global cities and communities.

Students undertake a sequence of intensive design studios culminating in a research thesis. 

In the studios, students cover architectural design in the context of the creative invention of architectural futures, integrating aesthetic, technological, programmatic, environmental and social issues in the production of buildings. 

Students can also take elective subjects in areas such as digital architecture, production, practice and sustainability, and society and culture.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents
• Personal Statement
• Portfolio

For students coming from an Architecture undergraduate degree:

• A three-year undergraduate degree in Architecture with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent); and
• A Design Portfolio; and
• A Personal Statement of up to 500 words outlining relevant prior study and work experience, and motivation to undertake the program

For students coming from a non-Architecture undergraduate degree:

• A three-year undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent); and
• One design studio subject and one art/architecture/built environment/design history subject at undergraduate level, or equivalent: and
• A Design Portfolio; and
• A Personal Statement of up to 500 words outlining relevant prior study and work experience, and motivation to undertake the program

Note: 

• If you have not already completed subjects meeting these requirements, you can complete two single subjects through the University of Melbourne’s Community Access Program (CAP) or via study at another institution. 
• Please note you require a 65% weighted average in your undergraduate degree to be eligible to apply for single subjects via CAP. The online CAP handbook provides comprehensive information about fees and how to apply.