Master of Urban Design (coursework and dissertation) (25530)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course is offered by the School of Design and delivered by the Australian Urban Design Research Centre.
Students develop 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.
Through their research by dissertation and/or design they design and implement a process to resolve a complex urban problem.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2 |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Take all units (48 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | ARLA4506 | Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture | Incompatibility: ARCT4470 Architectural Research Seminar; LACH4506 Research Methodologies: New Directions in Landscape Architecture; URBD5820 Urban Design Research Methods | seminars: 3–4 hours per week |
| S1, S2 | URBD5802 | Urban Design Studio 2 (12 points) | 72 (lectures: 12 hours; workshops/design critiques: 60 hours) | |
| S1 | URBD5803 | Sustainability and Cities | 36 hours | |
| S1, S2 | URBD5804 | Urban Design Studio 1 (12 points) | 72 (lectures: 12 hours; workshops/design critiques: 60 hours) | |
| S2 | URBD5805 | Contemporary Urbanism | 36 (lectures/seminars: 12 x 3 hours per week) | |
| S1 | URBD5807 | The Forces that Shape Cities | Incompatibility: URBD8807 Evolution of the City | 36 (seminars: 12 x 3 hours per week) |
Take unit(s) to the value of 48 points:
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1, S2 | URBD5821 | Urban Design Dissertation (full-time) (48 points) | Prerequisites: an overall weighted average of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the School on the recommendation of the Urban Design Program (UDP) Academic Committee | |
| S1, S2 | URBD5822 | Urban Design Dissertation (part-time) (48 points) | Prerequisites: an overall weighted average of at least 65 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the School of Design on the recommendation of the Urban Design Program (UDP) Academic Committee |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Urban Design; or
(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban Design or Graduate Diploma in Urban Design at UWA.
Institution
