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Overview

The Master of Urban Development and Design is a postgraduate program that aims to redefine urban design by going beyond solving problems and understanding cities in creative ways to imagine different futures. The program combines project-based design studios with opportunities to develop expertise in various fields, including Infrastructure and Resources, People and Policy, or Economics and Strategy.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years (or part-time equivalent)
• Location: St Lucia
• Program Code: 5722
• AQF Level: 9
• CRICOS Code: Not specified
• Scholarships: Available

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, applicants must have:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, or
• A graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in their previous qualification. Alternatively, applicants with a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and 6 months of full-time equivalent relevant post-graduate work experience in an urban design environment may be considered, with a GPA of 4.0 on a 7-point scale.

Relevant Disciplines

Relevant disciplines include:

• Architecture
• Architectural design
• Design
• Landscape architecture
• Planning
• Regional and town planning
• Urban planning

Relevant Work Experience

Relevant work experience includes work in architecture, architectural design, design, landscape architecture, planning, regional and town planning, and urban planning-related roles. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from the employer clearly stating the nature of the work, duties, and responsibilities, as well as the length of time in the role.

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative Annual Fee: Approximately $10,680 (2026)
• International Student Fee: AUD $50,032 (2026)
• Government Assistance: Available for domestic students
• Financial Aid: Available for international students
• Scholarships: Available for both domestic and international students

How to Apply

All applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Master of Urban Development and Design is 5722. Applicants can apply online, and the closing date for the program is:

• May 31 of the year of commencement for semester 2
• November 30 of the previous year for semester 1

Career Possibilities

Graduates of the Master of Urban Development and Design may pursue careers as:

• Urban designer
• Community engagement consultant
• Landscape architect
• Urban strategist
• Design advisor The average annual salary range for these careers varies, with urban designers earning between $69,000 and $104,000, and urban planners earning between $85,000 and $105,000.

Learning Experience

The learning experience in the Master of Urban Development and Design includes:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Online study
• Peer-assisted study sessions
• Studios
• Workshops

What You'll Study

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

• Urban Design: Urban Futures
• Contemporary Urbanism Theory and Practice
• Urban Design: Responsive Environments
• Managing Organisational Behaviour

English Language Requirements

Applicants must meet the English language requirements, which include:

• IELTS overall 6.5, with reading, writing, speaking, and listening scores of 6
• TOEFL iBT overall 87, with listening, reading, writing, and speaking scores of 19, 19, 21, and 19, respectively
• PTE Academic overall score of 64, with sub-band scores of 60
• BE minimum overall grade of 4, with a minimum grade of C in all macro skills
• CES overall score of 176, with sub-band scores of 169

Student Visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Urban Development and Design are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500). There are several requirements that must be satisfied before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.