Master of Urban Design MUrbDes
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.
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Core skills this course teaches
Analyse Urban Environments
Gain the theoretical and practical skills to analyse the physical, social, and ecological dimensions of urban spaces.
Develop Sustainable Urban Design
Design urban environments that address sustainability and contemporary urban challenges, informed by research and global best practice.
About This Course
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.
Course Content
- Urban design theory and practice
- Emerging paradigms in urban design
- Urban history and analysis
- Sustainable design practices
- Māori planning issues
- Urban economic development
- Pacific urbanism
- Asset management
- Property development
- Design studios: real-world urban design projects
Entry Requirements
Professionally recognised qualification in architecture, urban planning, planning, or landscape architecture
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