Master of Urban Planning and Design

Shaping the Future of Urban Environments

The Master of Urban Planning and Design is a comprehensive program that combines planning, design practice and theory. As a graduate, you will be equipped with the skills to tackle twenty-first-century city challenges, such as climate change, urban growth, and technological transitions. This applied approach empowers you to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including First Nations, and to enhance planning and design processes through innovative and flexible methods.

Real-world Experience through Interdisciplinary Projects

Central to the program are real-world project studios that address the impacts of significant changes in cities, towns, and regions, with an emphasis on sustainable approaches that challenge business-as-usual practices. The studios focus on key themes such as the Compact, Expanding, Transforming, and Inclusive City. Each semester, you will develop practical solutions to real-world planning and design challenges, gaining hands-on experience in varied spatial contexts. This practical approach ensures you are well-versed in disciplinary knowledge, conceptual tools, analytical methods, and visualisation techniques essential for contemporary urban planning.

Collaborative and Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

You will experience a collaborative learning environment, bringing together culturally diverse students from Australia and overseas. Coming from various disciplines, including architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, law, economics, and geography, you will benefit from this diversity of backgrounds, enriching your learning experience and supporting the development of new ways of working in urban planning and design.

Accredited and Respected Qualification

The Master of Urban Planning and Design is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia, ensuring that you meet industry standards and are highly sought after by employers. Whether you aim to upskill or change careers, this degree equips you with the technical capabilities and creative capacity to address the complex urban problems of today and into the future.

Diverse Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Master of Urban Planning and Design, you will gain essential skills and specialised knowledge. You could become a statutory planner in local government, manage development proposals, and resolve community disputes. Alternatively, you might work in state agencies as an urban designer, focusing on environmental management and infrastructure provision. There are also opportunities in firms specialising in community planning and affordable housing, as well as in not-for-profit organisations addressing urban issues in diverse contexts, both in Australia and internationally.