
Architecture
A course by
University of Auckland
A studio-based master's programme exploring the design of urban spaces, teaching knowledge and skills to analyse and design sustainable, socially-aware urban environments.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Gain the theoretical and practical skills to analyse the physical, social, and ecological dimensions of urban spaces.

Design urban environments that address sustainability and contemporary urban challenges, informed by research and global best practice.
The Master of Urban Design (MUrbDes) at the University of Auckland is designed to equip students with specialist knowledge and skills to design urban environments. This studio-based postgraduate programme covers urban history and analysis, economic development, Pacific urbanism, asset management, property development, and emerging trends in city design. Students apply theory and research to real-world urban contexts, focusing on sustainable practices and the socio-economic factors shaping urban spaces. The MUrbDes is suitable for professionals in architecture, urban planning, or landscape architecture, and offers flexible learning with both online and on-campus options for lecture-based courses, while core studio courses require on-campus attendance.
What you need to know first
Professionally recognised qualification in architecture, urban planning, planning, or landscape architecture



Architecture
A course by
University of Auckland
A studio-based master's programme exploring the design of urban spaces, teaching knowledge and skills to analyse and design sustainable, socially-aware urban environments.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Gain the theoretical and practical skills to analyse the physical, social, and ecological dimensions of urban spaces.

Design urban environments that address sustainability and contemporary urban challenges, informed by research and global best practice.
The Master of Urban Design (MUrbDes) at the University of Auckland is designed to equip students with specialist knowledge and skills to design urban environments. This studio-based postgraduate programme covers urban history and analysis, economic development, Pacific urbanism, asset management, property development, and emerging trends in city design. Students apply theory and research to real-world urban contexts, focusing on sustainable practices and the socio-economic factors shaping urban spaces. The MUrbDes is suitable for professionals in architecture, urban planning, or landscape architecture, and offers flexible learning with both online and on-campus options for lecture-based courses, while core studio courses require on-campus attendance.
What you need to know first
Professionally recognised qualification in architecture, urban planning, planning, or landscape architecture


Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
City, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year

Undertake studio-based projects tackling actual urban design issues, collaborating with professionals in the built environment sector.
Relevant practical experience in these fields may also be considered
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
City, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year

Undertake studio-based projects tackling actual urban design issues, collaborating with professionals in the built environment sector.
Relevant practical experience in these fields may also be considered