Through a combination of urban design theory and design studios, you'll become a professional who sees the city as a complex system. You will learn to design for contemporary challenges such as mass urbanisation and changing climate demands. Discover the role of urban design within given spatial, social, economic and political contexts Explore the scope, opportunities, complexities and responsibilities of urban design Uncover urban design issues and methodology for creating best practice responses Develop analytical and design skills for generating and testing alternative approaches to the urban design development of specific sites Design studios Studio projects are speculative design-research exercises, that create opportunities for innovation, collaboration and discovery. You will have the opportunity to combine advanced geospatial analytics, multidimensional and procedural modelling, and virtual reality technology. With involvement from industry professionals and the wider community, the studio experience teaches the importance of place and fieldwork. Interdisciplinary collaboration The Master of Urban Design encourages interaction and an appreciation of creativity and difference, which creates an atmosphere of collegiality and common endeavour. Collaborating with fellow students and experts across urban design, planning and landscape architecture, you will come up with innovative urban design solutions. You'll become employment-ready by working in interdisciplinary teams. Through interacting with others, you'll learn to appreciate multiple viewpoints and be ready for diverse working environments. Expert teaching, global student body Our core group of staff brings together experience and active involvement in current urban design research, design research and education. A broader teaching team with expertise in landscape architecture and urban planning adds diversity and richness. A multicultural blend of urban design students contribute their own experiences, energy, themes and aspirations, creating a unique study experience. The program aims to: Provide a masters-level education in urban design which meets the market in urban design practice both locally and internationally; Provide students with expert knowledge in urban design and related areas; and Serve an integrating role between the disciplines of the Faculty, building cross-disciplinary strengths and teaching efficiencies. Career Outcomes Upon graduation your skills can be applied in a range of urban design and associated planning roles. Urban design skills are in great demand throughout Australia and the Asia- Pacific region and your expertise in the design of urban public spaces and strategic planning will provide the opportunity to work locally and globally in areas such as: Planning authorities including as city councils Architecture practices Landscape architecture practices Planning practices Graduates from the Master of Urban Design at MSD have gone on to work at many firms in Australia and across the world including: Accreditation Graduates will have completed the academic requirements for membership of Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). Brearley Architects & Urban Designers Gerry McLoughlin Architect + Urban Design Toronto City Planning EDAW Limited City of Yarra Department of Architecture, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, AusAID/Bangladesh Hansen Partnership City of Monash DPM Consultants Inc, Makati, Philippines Ministry of Public Works, Jakarta