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104 weeks
On campus (Parkville)
Full time / Part time
March, July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $45,984 (2026 indicative first year fee) / AUD $96,567 (indicative total course fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available; Australian full fee (AF) places also available.
Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Intakes
March, July
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Core urban design subjects
Understanding the city as possessing spatial and temporal elements that interplay in a complex system, designing for contemporary challenges such as mass urbanisation and changing climate demands.
Urban design studio subjects
Design of groups of buildings, streetscapes, landscapes and the provision of municipal services, aiming to create harmonious, cohesive spaces, delivered through interdisciplinary team-based learning.
Common Questions
Unlike architecture, which focuses on individual buildings and structures, urban design looks at groups of buildings, streetscapes, landscapes and the provision of municipal services, and aims to create harmonious, cohesive spaces.
Yes. At the Melbourne School of Design, you can combine the Master of Urban Design with any of the following disciplines in a reduced time-frame: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Planning, as part of their unique double master programs.
The Master of Urban Design has two intake periods per year: March and July.
Yes, the University of Melbourne offers scholarships and bursaries to help students get connected overseas and get to Melbourne, including support for internships and job opportunities.
The Master of Urban Design takes 2 years to complete full time, or 4 years part time, and is delivered on campus at Parkville.
Application
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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