In this program you’ll develop a deep understanding of contemporary design thinking, become skilled in analysing urban spaces, and in using cutting-edge design technologies. Upon graduation, you’ll have the opportunity to forge a career in urban design and planning practices, architecture firms, or in local government planning authorities and local councils.

- Admission to the Master of Urban Design will require one of the following: successful completion of the Swinburne Bachelor of Design (Architecture) or successful completion of the Swinburne Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a major in Architecture or successful completion of the Swinburne Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours) with an advanced minor in Architecture or successful completion of another three year undergraduate architectural course*. *In the case of completing another three year undergraduate architectural course, a review of prior learning in relation to the Swinburne Bachelor of Design (Architecture) will be necessary. Supplemental transitionary classes may be required. Selection will be made using a Range of Criteria which can include (but not be limited to): a pre-selection kit requiring submission of an online portfolio (max 8 pages) ** a personal motivation statement university transcripts. - Satisfactory completion of one of the following: Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20 Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50) any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.