Master of Planning (Urban Design) (MPlan(UrbDes))
Master of Planning (Urban Design) (MPlan(UrbDes))
Program Code
MPUD
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2017
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This program is designed to provide advanced coursework leading to professionally recognised planning qualifications with an emphasis on urban design. The program has a strong foundation in ecological, social and economic sustainability as a basis for planning. It also emphasises skills in communication and collaboration with local communities and professional groups.
The Master of Planning (Urban Design) is an AQF Level 9 Masters Conversion qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Planning (Urban Design)
There shall be a Master of Planning (Urban Design).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Planning (Urban Design), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 42 units
- Research equivalent courses to the value of 6 units in the form of a design project
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 42 units.
Year I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARCH 7034 Studio: Urbanism (M) 6 GEOG 5093 Introduction to Urbanisation 3 GEOG 5094 Engaging Communities: Techniques and Analysis 3 LAW 7178 Planning Law 3 PLANNING 7033 Urban Design Principles 3 PLANNING 7034 Planning Policy and Regulation 3 PROP 7000 Development and Construction 3 Year II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARCH 7042 Designing Research (M) 3 GEOG 5002 Environmental Planning and Governance 6 LARCH 7031 Studio: Landscape Architecture (M) 6 PLANNING 7035 Planning Theory and Practice 3 -
Design Project
To satisfy the requirements for Design Project students must complete courses to the value of 6 units.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PLANNING 7030 Urban Design Project 6