University of Technology Sydney

Master of Urban Design

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Australia's population is predicted to reach between 28.3 and 29.3 million people by 2027. For Australian cities and towns to continue to grow, many of the key decisions required to successfully cater for change are happening right now - showing the demand for more skilled professionals in this area.

The UTS Online Master of Urban Design is designed for professionals who want to develop their practical design capabilities to shape the lived experience within sustainable urban environments. You’ll explore the concept of environmental, economic and social sustainability in urban design and development.

Delivered 100% online, with part-time study, this course enables you to work full-time while gaining practical design skills. Immediately apply what you learn from studio-based projects to design resilient and creative solutions that enhance the lived experience at any urban scale.

Delivery mode

University of Technology Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • IELTS score of 6.50 or TOEFL iBT score of 79.00 or PTE score of 58.00 or its equivalent AND
  • Pathway 1: Applicants must have completed a UTS-recognised academic qualification or an equivalent (according to NOOSR or UK NARIC) as follows:
    • Bachelor's degree, or
    • Graduate Certificate, or
    • Graduate Diploma, or
    • Master's degree

    For applicants holding a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, the qualification must be one of the following:
    a) 
    • UTS Graduate Certificate in Property Development
    • UTS Graduate Diploma in Property Development
    AND
    b) the qualification must be completed with a credit average or above.

  • Pathway 2: For applicants with no Bachelor  degree but holding a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma not listed under pathway 1:
    • the qualification must be in one of the following disciplines: architecture, landscape architecture, urban design and regional planning, environmental design, community development, property economics, property development, planning, geography, geographic information science (GIS), environmental science, law, economics
    • the qualification must be completed with a credit average or above, and
    • applicants should have at least 3 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, work experience in one of the fields listed above and
    • applicants need to articulate their work experience and the reasons to study Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning and Design

  • Pathway 3: Applicants who do not meet the criteria under pathway 1 or 2 may be considered on the following:
    • a minimum of 3 years for senior positions or 5 years for mid-career positions full-time, or equivalent part-time, work experience in a profession closely related to urban planning or urban design; and
    • must articulate their work experience and the reasons to study the Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning and Design.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $17,448 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode Online
Duration 8 Months
Estimated fee* $17,448 $0

Career opportunities

The Master of Urban Design will prepare you for the following roles.

About University of Technology Sydney

UTS is the top-ranked young university in Australia. Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We’re known for our innovative teaching. We’re committed to practical innovation and research that benefits industry and society. We believe in social change to create a more just and equal world.

We are a dynamic and cosmopolitan university that marks the gateway to Sydney — Australia's economic, multicultural, innovative and creative global city.

UTS is a public university of technology defined by our support for the economic, social and cultural prosperity of our communities. We are measured by the success of our students, staff and partners and committed to research, innovation and the dissemination of knowledge of public value. We are, and always will be, an inclusive university.

UTS has an ambitious new vision, to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact.

Through our education, research and engagement we will become an internationally great public university, delivering real benefit for society.