Master of Urban Design
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
Urban design focuses on the design of the spaces between the buildings that make up our town 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 skillset and knowledge. Whether you're based in Auckland or not, you have the freedom to choose between online or in-person learning options for the lectured-based courses (URBDES 702, URBDES 705, URBPLAN 706 and URBPLAN 707). However, the design studios (URBDES 710 and URBDES 720) are on-campus experience 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.
About the provider
Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s
largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each
year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.
As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.
From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.
Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..