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Master of Urban Design
RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The RMIT Master of Urban Design confronts critical issues affecting cities, such as climate change, population growth, shifting workplaces and transformations in industry, technology and infrastructure. In a studio-based, multidisciplinary environment, students engage these issues through project-based study, learning to creatively integrate expertise from related urban disciplines into design proposals that promote alternative models for future city-building. Graduates work as urban designers in design studios, planning consultancies and government.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1 Two design studios (one per semester) face-to-face once per week, with some course content delivered online. You will also undertake 2 additional core courses and select 2 elective courses. Year 2 The course is delivered through 3 intensive studios, delivered in semester one, semester two and spring semester. Each studio requires a one-week workshop on-site located in Vietnam, Melbourne and Barcelona respectively. Studios are delivered face-to-face and online. 3 core subjects are also taken in intensive mode with face-to-face and online delivery. RMIT graduates considering undertaking this degree RMIT Master of Architecture or Master of Landscape Architecture (or equivalent) graduates are eligible for advanced-level entry into Year 2 of the degree, completing the Master of Urban Design in one year full-time (or 2 years part-time). Graduates with professional degrees in Architecture or Landscape Architecture from other universities may also be eligible for advanced standing of up to one full year in the Master of Urban Design
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ArchitectANZSCO 232111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Full registration as an architect needs the accredited Master of Architecture plus logged practical experience and the Architectural Practice Examination, on top of the skills assessment.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
Landscape ArchitectANZSCO 232112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an AACA assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in architectural design, landscape architecture or equivalent design-related discipline. Important information You must also complete and submit a selection task. Please refer to the 'Selection tasks' tab for more details. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks Selection
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