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Urban Development and Design - 8131
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Program Description
Program Objectives
Program Structure
Academic Rules
Fees
Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary

 
Faculty: Built Environment
 
 
Contact: Built Environment
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 27
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 72
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Master of Urban Development And Design (Specialisation)
 
 

Program Description

A one calendar year (three semesters) full-time or two calendar year (five semesters) part-time multi-disciplinary coursework program for a wide range of graduates from both design and non-design based disciplines with both Semester 1 and Semester 2 intake. An advanced study program examines the crucial relationship between urban development and design from an international perspective, but with particular reference to the rapidly developing Asia-Pacific region. The intensive one calendar year full time program involves two academic sessions of study plus a summer term and includes a compulsory field project based in a major international city. Alternatively, the recommended part time, two calendar year program involves one year of core and elective lecture/seminar courses followed by one year of design studio and related courses. Graduates of the program are eligible for membership of the Urban Design Chapter of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).

Admission Requirements
Admission to the program is available to a wide range of graduates in both design and non-design based disciplines. The minimum requirement is a four year undergraduate degree at credit level performance in fields such as architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban studies, real estate economics, property development, or another appropriate discipline. In exceptional cases students may be admitted on the basis of professional experience.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

The objectives of the MUDD program are to:
  • provide a high quality postgraduate education for built environment and related professionals wishing to establish a career in the field of urban design
  • provide an interdisciplinary understanding of the role of urban design within the context of the broader social, economic and environmental aspects of urban development
  • provide an international perspective on urban design with an emphasis on the Asian-Pacific region of which Australian is part through inclusion of a compulsory international field project
  • to provide a balance between theory and practice in urban design through an equal emphasis on lecture/seminar and studio based courses
  • to develop skills in communication of urban design through a variety of media including publications, exhibitions and web based communication
  • provide a pathway to professional accreditation in urban design
The learning outcomes of the MUDD program are:
  • A sound theoretical understanding of the theory and principles of urban design and their relationship to the broader social, economic and environmental urban processes
  • An ability to analyse complex urban environments and the constrains and opportunities these impose on urban development, design and planning
  • A sound understanding of the urban design process including analysis, structure planning, master planning and development of guidelines
  • Development of a vocabulary of urban design paradigms and case studies and their use in the design process
  • Enhanced design skills – appropriate to the disciplinary background of students
  • An ability to work in a multidisciplinary design teams
  • Well developed urban design communication skills, both written, verbal and visual
  • Ability to apply urban design skills in an another (international) cultural context
  • Employability within a private consulting firm or government agency involved in urban design practice or administration

Program Structure

The content of the program is progressive, stressing theoretical knowledge of economic, social, environmental and physical design determinants at the beginning, and moving into more applied skills and applications toward the end of the program. The nature of contribution to studio-based design projects will be determined according to academic and professional background.

To qualify for the Master of Urban Development degree, students are required to complete eight core courses and one elective course to accumulate a total of 72 UOC.

The compulsory core includes four lecture/seminar based courses, three project based studio courses, and a communications course. The typical pattern for core and elective courses is a two hour lecture/seminar format over 14 weeks. Studio courses typically involve two three hour studio sessions per week over 14 weeks – with the exception of the compulsory International Field Project which requires full time attendance for two weeks in a studio location overseas.

Elective opportunities are limited to Semester 1 for full time students. Students are encouraged to select electives from those listed below which have been specifically selected for the program. However 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.

The Summer Term includes case studies of major urban projects UDES0006 , the International Field Project studio UDES0003, and a communications course UDES0010 involving the preparation of an annual exhibition and publication.




Program of Study for Full-time Candidates:

Semester 1
Electives 6 UOC

Semester 2
Summer Term

Recommended Program of Study for Part-time Candidates:

Year 1

Semester 1
Electives 6 UOC

Semester 2
Year 2

Semester 1
Semester 2

Summer Term

Recommended Elective Courses
Note: Most elective courses are offered in only one semester per year. Some courses may not be offered every year. Additional electives may also be offered in a particular semester. Students are advised to contact the Program Director prior to enrolment for information about the availability of courses in a particular semester.

Academic Rules

Advanced Standing
Some advanced standing for completed or partially completed postgraduate awards from UNSW or from another institution may be granted. When considering the granting of advanced standing on the basis of previous postgraduate study at another institution, the program authority will take into account the quality of the institution and the quality, level and content of postgraduate courses previously undertaken.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Area(s) of Specialisation

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