Master of Urban Design : Entry requirements - The University of Melbourne

Graduate Coursework

Course code: MC-URBDES

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Duration

2 years full time / 4 years part time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

February, July
Key dates

Fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry pathways

Special entry options and Access Melbourne are available
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Entry requirements

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You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

A cognate undergraduate degree in urban design, landscape architecture, or architecture with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent); and
A design portfolio.

Learn more about MSD Design Portfolio Requirements.

Students with a background in Urban Design, Architecture or Landscape Architecture are considered eligible for entry, subject to meeting the course entry requirements and design portfolio review.

Students who have a background in Urban Planning or similar must have completed studio-based design study equivalent to the above design degrees to be considered for entry. These applications are considered on a case-by-case basis at the time of application assessment.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

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English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
- IELTS
  
  6.5
  
  with no band less than 6.0
  TOEFL
  
  79+
  
  with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
  PEARSON
  
  64+
  
  with no communicative skill below 60
  CAMBRIDGE
  
  176+
  
  with no skill less than 169
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

As part of your application, the Selection Committee will also assess your design portfolio.

Additional information

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.

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