Graduate Diploma in Urban Design
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Graduate Diploma in Urban Design is an exit point from the Master of Urban Design program.The Diploma program provides an intensive, multidisciplinary environment for advanced study of contemporary urbanism through design practice.
As Urban Design is positioned at the intersection of several urban disciplines, such as planning, architecture, landscape architecture and development, this program advances the role of design research and innovative design practice in confronting the many, critical issues affecting cities.
Speculating about the future of cities in light of increasing environmental, social and economic change, for example, is a primary objective.
The program is part of RMIT’s ‘Urban Suite’ initiative, an industry-linked laboratory for urban-based research including Urban Development (School of Property Construction and Project Management, PCPM) and Urban Planning (School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, GUSS).
Coursework is integrated across these disciplines and collaborative projects are designed to encourage exchange of disciplinary expertise, information and approaches toward urbanism.
The program is especially designed for advanced professional development and/or specialisation for architects, landscape architects and other design professionals working with the built environment.
Master of Urban Design graduates pursue many professional pathways, including work in private practice, state or local government, or as a consultant to urban planning, property development, or non-profit community organisations.
A flexible program structure and combination of face-to-face and online delivery modes is designed to suit working professionals.
Structure
Courses listed may not be available each semester.
Year One of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Design Studio 1 | 24 | ARCH1392 | City Campus |
| Asian Urbanism | 12 | ARCH1460 | City Campus |
| Urban Design Studio 2 | 24 | ARCH1394 | City Campus |
| Urban Design Professional Practice | 12 | ARCH1439 | City Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following Global, Urban and Social Studies Option List:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins and Development of Urban Planning | 12 | ARCH1324 | City Campus |
| Urbanisation Issues in the Asia-Pacific Region | 12 | ARCH1265 | City Campus |
| Heritage and Environmental Design | 12 | ARCH1264 | City Campus |
| Infrastructure and Property | 12 | ARCH1297 | City Campus |
| Spatial Thinking and Urban Design | 12 | ARCH1274 | City Campus |
| Planning Theory | 12 | ARCH1272 | City Campus |
| Green Cities | 12 | ARCH1287 | City Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) Course from the following Property, Construction and Project Management Option List:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability in the built environment: A focus on building and design | 12 | BUIL1225 | City Campus |
| Real Estate Law | 12 | JUST1137 | City Campus |
| Building Systems | 12 | BUIL1005 | City Campus |
| Valuation Techniques and Property Analysis | 12 | OMGT1165 | City Campus |
| Investment Evaluation Techniques for Real Estate | 12 | MKTG1140 | City Campus |
| Research Methods and Philosophy of Knowledge (12cp) | 12 | PHIL1000 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Project Management | 12 | BUSM1269 | City Campus |
| Managing Project Teams | 12 | BUSM1271 | City Campus |
| Project Management Techniques | 12 | BUSM1273 | City Campus |
Entry requirements
This program is an exit award from the Master of Urban Design MC193.
Learning outcomes
This program will provide you with advanced design, communication and collaboration skills necessary to practice in the multidisciplinary and globally-connected environment of urban design. The RMIT ‘Urban Suite’ structure aims to develop advanced integrative design skills and provide specialised expertise in complex urban systems, applicable to design practice. As a graduate of this program you will be able to:
- Apply advanced design skills to generate and evaluate urban projects at a range of scales and sites, creatively incorporating specialised economic, regulatory and demographic data through design
- Demonstrate and advance innovative approaches to urban design practice and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Communicate, present and substantiate urban design proposals to academic, public and professional audiences through a range of media
- Contribute to public discourse of urban design practice, including assessment and critique of urban environments and future strategies
Institution
