Master of Planning (Urban Design) with Master of Landscape Architecture
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Contribute to urban innovation
Urban designers and landscape architects work with natural and built environments engaging with natural systems and human cultures—as a creative and contemporary practice, it is always evolving. They design and upgrade our parks, streets, squares and waterfronts. They’re responsible for creating functional, beautiful, sustainable and safe sites that enhance communities, cultivate culture and draw people in.
The program is accredited by the 最新糖心Vlog Institute of Landscape Architects and the Planning Institute of 最新糖心Vlog.
What will you do?
Our Master of Planning (Urban Design) with Master of Landscape Architecture has a strong focus on practical design studies. You will:
- explore ecological issues and the broad context of urban development
- establish positions on current disciplinary, social and environmental issues
- learn to work with advanced ecological and landscape technologies
- build techniques for engaging communities in planning
- share design studios with students across the School of Architecture and Built Environment
- propose and complete major urban planning and landscape architectural projects.
Where could it take you?
You might:
- work in government or private practice finding solutions to pressing societal challenges
- begin the journey to registration as an RLA (Registered Landscape Architect)
- collaborate with engineers, architects, policy-makers, artists and others in the design professions
- design exterior spaces at a variety of scales and for various clients and users, both public and private, from innovative playgrounds, dynamic waterfronts, thoughtful memorials and special-use gardens to local, regional and national parks and critical infrastructure projects.
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
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| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor of Architectural Design from the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide (or equivalent) with a GPA of 5.0 or better (out of 7.0). |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $9,240
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Scholarships
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Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Careers
Career Readiness
With design-literate planners keenly sought by employers in government and the private sector, both in 最新糖心Vlog and throughout the world, graduates are well equipped for diverse and rewarding careers. Likely roles include as a landscape architect, urban designer, planner, project administrator or project manager.
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Graduate Attributes
The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Professional Accreditation
The Master of Planning (Urban Design) is accredited by the Planning Institute of 最新糖心Vlog (PIA).
The Master of Landscape Architecture is accredited by the 最新糖心Vlogn Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Landscape Architect; Planning Officer / Urban Planner
Degree Structure
The program shares studios with the Master of Landscape Architecture and emphasises practical design studies as well as mainstream planning topics such as planning policy, theory and practice and planning law.
The urban development process is a central area for study. This prepares students for negotiation with developers and landowners.
Community consultation is also emphasised as a key skill in achieving successful outcomes in urban planning.
The majority of the teaching activities are also based around design studios incorporating courses in advanced ecological and landscape technologies.
Example Study Plan
| Year 1 | LARCH 7028: Studio Cultures: Landscape Architecture (M) GEOG 5093: Introduction to Urbanisation PLANNING 7033: Urban Design Principles ARCH 7034: Studio: Urbanism (M) LAW 7178: Planning Law PLANNING 7034: Planning Policy and Regulation |
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| Year 2 | GEOG 5094 Engaging Communities: Techniques and Analysis PLANNING 7035: Planning Theory and Practice LARCH 7032: Advanced Ecology (M) LARCH 7029: Advanced Landscape Architecture Technologies (M) PLANNING 7030: Urban Design Project |
| Year 3 | LARCH 7031: Studio: Landscape Architecture (M) ARCH 7042: Designing Research (M) ARCH 7020: Professional Practice (M) LARCH 7033: Final Landscape Architecture Project (M) |
Assessment
Testimonial
This course has allowed me to understand the design process and principles of designing our cities.
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024