Become an urban designer - The University of Melbourne

How long will it take?

3 yearsBachelor degree

2 yearsMaster of Urban Design

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Why study urban design?

Urban designers shape the physical setting for life in urban areas. Our curriculum develops professionals who can understand the city as a spatio-temporally complex system.

Our urban design researchers, teaching staff and students are actively engaged with some of the pressing issues of our time, including dealing with the impact of climate changes, sustainable resourcing challenges, and the pressures of increased urbanisation. Together they explore the design and planning of public and private spaces, focusing on the importance of design and planning within the social, environmental, aesthetic and economic contexts.

Our students become employment-ready through working in interdisciplinary teams, encouraging interaction and appreciation of multiple viewpoints and collegiate working environments.

Career outcomes

What can I study?

What are the study options?

Standard entry

1. Undergraduate degree

First you must meet the entry requirements for your undergraduate degree.

undergraduateBachelor of Design

2. Graduate degree

The Master of Urban Design also has specific prerequisite and grade entry requirements to be considered for entry. Specifically you must have completed an undergraduate degree in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture or Architecture with a weighted average mark of 65% or higher. Applicants must also present a portfolio of recent design work, submitted in accordance with the requirements of the selection committee.

graduateMaster of Urban Design

Scholarships and guaranteed study pathways

Melbourne Chancellor's Scholars

Melbourne Chancellor's Scholars are guaranteed a place into the graduate degree of their choice following successful completion of their undergraduate degree.

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Scholarships

The University offers a range of scholarships at both undergraduate and graduate level.

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Why study urban design at the University of Melbourne

Discover your passions

We offer unique flexibility, giving you the option of completing majors, minors, double majors and specialisations.

Become part of a community

Join a community of world-leading academics and industry practitioners working to improve the way we live and the places we live in.

Career-ready skills

Participate in our wide range of industry opportunities, developing practical skills for a meaningful career.

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