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OpenMaster degree (coursework)Architecture and Building

Master of Urban Design

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: SIA-202564UniversityStudy area: Architecture and BuildingCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

In the AUDRC Master of Urban Design students develop an in-depth understanding of urban design theories and issues; techniques of urban analysis; and skills for the design and development of cities and urban places. The course 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 Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 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.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

a Bachelors degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA

  • the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 percent
  • successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Urban Design
  • completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban Design or Graduate Diploma in Urban Design at UWA.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
1
ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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