Master of Planning (Urban Design)

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International Entry Requirements
Duration

2 years full-time
(or part-time equiv.)
Start Dates

February and July
Start Dates

February and July
Location

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Distinguish the spaces we all experience

Urban designers transform streets, squares, malls and other public areas to enhance community, cultivate culture and draw people.

They’re creative and strategic. They make sure the city areas experienced by residents, workers, shoppers and visitors are attractive, usable and safe.

What will you do?

Our Master of Planning (Urban Design) is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. It gives you the skills and knowledge to design functional and attractive urban spaces. You will:

study the broad context of urban development and planning
understand urban design principles in depth
learn techniques for engaging communities in planning
consider environmental impacts and relationships
explore planning policy and law
apply your learning in real-life planning simulations and a major culminating design project.

Where could it take you?

You could use colour and texture to transform city squares and walkways. You might beautify buildings and clean city air at the same time with vertical gardens and living walls. Perhaps you’ll design spaces that encourage learning, play and socialising between strangers.

Entry Requirements

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Selection Criteria

Graduate entry

International applicants

CRICOS	062045G
Intake	February and July
Additional Entry Requirements	A Curriculum Vitae, academic transcript and submission of a portfolio will be required for applicants who are not graduates of the Bachelor of Architectural Design Studies program of the 成人大片. The Portfolio shall be printed on A3 paper in hardcopy or submitted in electronic form. All CAD drawing files are to be supplied as PDFs in a single document not exceeding 100MB. Consider the legibility and hierarchy of your images and text. The portfolio is used to assess design skills and knowledge and should demonstrate familiarity with a range of design processes and media. Representation media should ideally include, but are not limited to: Adobe Photoshop, In-Design, Illustrator, AutoCAD, Revit and other 3D packages, as well as hand drawing, sketching, painting, collage, model-making and photography of models. In addition to final rendered images, include information on the process of design development and construction documentation if any. The folio may include material developed with others in an office/practice situation where this is clearly referenced and the applicants contribution explained. Mid-year entry students may have a limited choice of electives. /The study plans for mid-year entry are different as compared to Semester 1 intake. Note that mid-year entry students will be completing their final project in the 3rd semester instead of the 4th (final semester).

Selection Criteria

English Language Requirements

Australian Year 12

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted

English Tests accepted by the 成人大片

IELTS

Overall 6.5

Reading 6

Listening 6

Speaking 6

Writing 6

TOEFL

Overall 79

Reading 13

Listening 13

Speaking 18

Writing 21

Pearson

Overall 58

Reading 50

Listening 50

Speaking 50

Writing 50

C1 Advanced

Overall 176

Reading 169

Listening 169

Speaking 169

Writing 169

Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements

A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University鈥檚

Academic Entry Requirements

Tertiary Qualifications	A completed Bachelor of Architectural Design degree from 成人大片 (or equivalent) with a GPA of 5.0 of better (out of 7.0). Applicants who have not completed a Bachelor of Architectural Design degree at the 成人大片 (or equivalent) must submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Portfolio of their work to the School of Architecture and Built Environment.

Fees and Scholarships

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Domestic applicants

Commonwealth-supported place: $9,240

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Scholarships

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Careers

Career Readiness

With design-literate planners keenly sought by employers in government and the private sector, both in Australia and throughout the world, graduates are well equipped for rewarding careers. Likely roles include as an urban designer, planner, project administrator or project manager.

The 成人大片 Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Teamwork and communication skills
Professionalism and leadership readiness
Intercultural and ethical competency
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Digital capabilities
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Professional Accreditation

The Master of Planning (Urban Design) is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).

Potential careers

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Planning Officer / Urban Planner

Degree Structure

The degree shares studios with the Master of Landscape Architecture and emphasises practical design studies as well as mainstream planning topics such as planning policy, theory and practice and planning law.

The urban development process is a central area for study. This prepares students for negotiation with developers and landowners.

Community consultation is also emphasised as a key skill in achieving successful outcomes in urban planning.

Example Study Plan

**Indicative Study Plan**
Year Level 1
Core courses	GEOG 7015: Introduction to Urbanisation PLANNING 7033: Urban Design Principles GEOG 7016: Engaging Communities: Techniques and Analysis PROP 7000: Development and Construction ARCH 7034: Studio: Urbanism (M) PLANNING 7034: Planning Policy and Regulation LAW 7178: Planning Law
Year Level 2
Core courses	LARCH 7031: Studio: Landscape Architecture (M) ARCH 7042: Designing Research PLANNING 7035: Planning Theory and Practice GEOG 7002: Environmental Planning and Governance PLANNING 7030: Urban Design Project

Assessment

Assessment takes a number of forms including written reports and essays, studio based design exercises, oral presentations and simulations of real life planning situations. Formal examinations are not used for student assessment. A capstone Urban Design project allows students to demonstrate their mastery of urban design through a significant supervised study.

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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024