Urban Development and Design

Master of Urban Development &

Design (MUDD) is a multidisciplinary degree which links the study of urban design with the processes of urban development.

Through the investigation of urban growth and change in a studio-based setting, you will understand the role of urban design in relation to the forces which … For more content click the Read More button below.Master of Urban Development &

Design (MUDD) is a multidisciplinary degree which links the study of urban design with the processes of urban development.

Through the investigation of urban growth and change in a studio-based setting, you will understand the role of urban design in relation to the forces which shape the city.In an intense three-semester program, MUDD integrates three fields of urban research:Spatial political economy - the manifestation in urban form of global patterns of capital formation, investment and disinvestmentUrban design principles and paradigms - normative models of 'good city form' grounded in aesthetic, social and environmental concernsUrban design as public policy - the intersection of public policy, design principles, urban governance and the deal-making of the property sector in defence of the public realm.Why Study a Master of Urban Development &

Design?You will develop theoretical grounding, practical experience and expert skills in city-making as a creative field.

The MUDD Program combines design studios with advanced seminars, case study investigations and international workshops, connecting with fellow universities, city agencies and urban design professionals to deepen your understanding of the 21st century city.Work on global urban design issuesYou will gain a global perspective on urban design through the MUDD Program's international design studio - a core requirement of the degree.

In a two to three week workshop setting, you will collaborate with universities and/or planning agencies overseas on a critical urban project.

The MUDD Program has conducted 40 international studios over the past 20 years - in cities which include Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Hanoi, Djakarta, Delhi, Mumbai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Portland, New York, Venice, Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Budapest, Berlin, Hamburg, Buenos Aires, Valparaiso and Cape Town.Engage with urban development and design in SydneyYou will engage with Sydney as part of the MUDD Program's commitment to understanding our city as a continuing case study in urban development.

Through advanced studios on issues such as waterfront development, urban infrastructure, urban consolidation, urban centres, urban conservation and neighbourhood design, the relative degree of transparency in the making of the Australian city provides deep grounding in urban development processes.Be connected to a global networkOur network of MUDD graduates extends across the world from Australia to Asia, the Americas and Europe.

This interactive network allows you to communicate and share the latest developments in our field.Benefit from multidisciplinary learningAs a post-professional program, MUDD is based on multi-disciplinary learning, integrating knowledge and skills from Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Urban Economics, Property Development and cultural studies.Read More

Core Courses

Students must take 66 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• UDES000112 UOCUrban Design Studio 1
• UDES00046 UOCHistory and Theory of Urban Development and Design
• UDES000212 UOCUrban Design Studio 2
• UDES00086 UOCPlanning and Urban Development
• UDES00096 UOCUrban Landscape and Heritage
• UDES00036 UOCUrban Design Studio 3
• UDES00106 UOCCommunication in Urban Design
• UDES00066 UOCCase Studies in Urban Development and Design

Prescribed Electives

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.Students may be permitted, with the approval of the Program Director, to select electives from other programs offered within the faculty or other faculties of the University.MUPS0004 is subject to Discipline Director approval.keyboard_arrow_down

• ARCH73046 UOCArchitecture and the City
• BENV77286 UOCGeographical Information Systems and Urban Informatics
• MUPS00046 UOCDevelopment Economics and Finance
• PLAN71466 UOCCity Economics, Urban Development & Finance
• REST00046 UOCProperty Investment and Finance
• SUSD00016 UOCSustainable Development and the Urban Environment
• SUSD00046 UOCSustainability and Habitability

Admission to 8131 Urban Development and Design Program (72 UOC) is for students who have a recognised four year Bachelor degree or equivalent in an appropriate cognate discipline or have completed the 7131 Graduate Certificate. Admission is also open to graduates of a recognised three year undergraduate degree in Architecture studies. All applicants must have achieved a minimum of a credit average (equivalent to a WAM of 65 or above) in their Bachelor degree. Additionally, applicants will need to submit a portfolio to support their application.

Relevant disciplines would typically include design and non-design based disciplines in the built environment, design and engineering: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture, Design, Planning, Property Development, Construction, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Transport Engineering.

Additional selection criteria for admission to this program:

• Portfolio Interview

Portfolio requirements:

The portfolio should include sample works from various stages of the applicant's previous degree(s) and/or work experience. Text should accompany all drawings/images to explain the projects and specify the applicant's individual contribution to any group projects and/or workplace projects.The portfolio must be in digital format.

Applicants with a planning, property development, construction or engineering degree are encouraged to use the portfolio to demonstrate their interest and capacity for contributing to the urban design studio learning experience. These applicants  may choose to include visual presentations (panels or posters) or other illustrated material supported by text that expresses physical and spatial concepts.

1.Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills applicable to the challenges of contemporary urban development and designProfessionals

2.Collaborate responsibly, to reflect on their own contributions to teamwork, and on the team's processes and ability to achieve outcomes.ProfessionalsGlobal Citizens

3.Prepare design proposals and written documents that are clear, coherent and concise, and use media appropriate to audience, purpose and contextProfessionals

4.Identify, analyse and master complex issues in urban development and design, and generate robust, innovative design guidelines and proposals based on evidence and research.Professionals

5.Locate, select, and synthesise knowledge of the theory and practice of urban development and design, and apply this knowledge to the challenge of city-making in Australian and international contexts.Leaders

6.Synthesize and communicate advanced principles of urban development and design clearly, concisely and effectively.Scholars

7.Identify and assess ethical, environmental, cultural and sustainability considerations in urban development and design practice.Global Citizens

8.Demonstrate personal accountability, cultural awareness, a respect for diversity, and environmental and social responsibility in their practice of urban development and design.Global Citizens