Overview

Students of the Graduate Diploma in Urban Design from The University of Western Australia gain experience as individual designers and as a participant in an interdisciplinary group assigned to working on the complex nature of urban issues. You'll also gain preliminary experience in conducting independent research.

Why study Urban Design at UWA?

Urbanisation is accelerating world-wide and skills in sustainable urban design will be increasingly sought after.

Participate in urban design studios that allow you to creatively engage with a real site and to develop design and visualisation skills.

Learn from the Australian Urban Design Research Centre’s highly qualified, multidisciplinary staff, who have been nominated for a stream of teaching awards.

Careers and opportunities

Gain a comprehensive overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of urban design. This course develops your knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of urban design issues and prepares you for the next step in your career in urban design.

It is also of benefit to professionals in fields such as architecture, landscape architecture, city/town planning, transport planning, and historic buildings conservation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Strategies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Architecture

Urban Design Studio

Sustainability and Cities

Contemporary Urbanism

The Forces that Shape Cities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-18 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 49 other Masters in Urban Planning in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 058210M

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and

successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Urban Design; or

completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban Design at UWA.

Tuition Fee

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International

42800 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42800 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

9845 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9845 AUD per year during 12 months.

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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