University
University of AucklandMaster of Urban Design MUrbDes
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Mar 2027
Campus
City Campus
Summary
Urban design focuses on the design of the spaces between the buildings that make up our towns and cities. The MUrbDes will equip you with the knowledge and skills to analyse and design urban environments. Through studio-based projects, you will respond to real urban design issues and contexts, including sustainable design practices, the role of physical and social infrastructures in cities and urban investment and development. The MUrbDes gives built environment professionals the opportunity to develop this specific skill set and knowledge. Whether you're based in Auckland or not, you have the freedom to choose between online or on-campus learning options for the lecture-based courses (URBDES 702, URBDES 705, URBPLAN 706 and URBPLAN 707). However, the design studios (URBDES 710 and URBDES 720) are on-campus only. The MUrbDes is suitable for people with a professionally recognised qualification in architecture, urban planning, planning or landscape architecture. You may also be eligible for entry if you have relevant practical experience in one of these fields.
Entry criteria
You need to have completed one of the following:
- Bachelor of Architecture (5 years)
- Bachelor of Planning (4 years pre-2015)
- Master of Planning Practice (pre-2012)
- Master of Urban Planning (2014-2020)
- Master of Urban Planning (Professional)
- Four-year bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
You must submit a portfolio, written statement and CV via the portal system SlideRoom. Your portfolio will provide evidence of an appropriate level of skill in design and urban analysis. You may include examples of design and/or design related projects undertaken as part of your prior academic studies and/or as part your professional work. Projects must be uploaded as follows:
- A separate PDF file for each project (max 10MB/file).
- Arranged in reverse-chronological order (most recent project as first media item).
Projects must be described as follows:
- Project title.
- Course title in the case of academic work, or design office/practice name in the case of professional work.
- Your role/responsibility in the project. For example; sole designer, contributor to a particular aspect of the project, member of a group/team involved in the whole project.
- Provide brief details of the relevance of the project to urban design.
This one page document should outline your reasons for wanting to participate in the MUrbDes programme (maximum 500 words). This brief CV should include descriptions and examples of relevant works experience or any other activities considered relevant to your application. Details of any academic and/or professional design awards/prizes should also be included. Submit your portfolio, written statement and CV via the portfolio system Slideroom by 8 December (for Semester One start) and 4 July (for Semester Two start - Part-time ONLY).
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