Master of Urban Planning (MC-URPL) // Course structure

Course structure

All students must complete:

100 points of core subjects

25 points of Optional Capstone Subjects (MSD Minor Thesis both part 1 and 2 OR MUP studuio)

50 points of specialisation elective subjects

25 points of multidisciplinary elective subjects

Note: Master of Urban Planning students can complete specialisation elective subjects and multidisciplinary elective subjects by participating in an exchange program with an overseas university.

To view a sample course plan go to: http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/urban-planning-course-plans

Subject options

Core subjects (100 points)

Optional Capstone Subjects

Students must complete one of the following subjects (MSD Minor Thesis both part1 and 2 (25 points) OR MUP Studio), which comprise the degree's capstone experience and provide students with the necessary preparation for professional work and/or doctoral study.

NOTE:
The MSD Minor Thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment. Students can commence the Minor Thesis ( ABPL90396 MSD Minor Thesis Part 1) in either Semester 1 or 2 and must continue (ABPL90397 MSD Minor Thesis part 2) in the following semester. Students who are interested in pursuing a PhD degree are recommended to enrol in the MSD Minor Thesis.

ABPL90384 MUP Studio is taken over one semester. Students can undertake this subject in either Semester 1 or 2. Studio options for each semester are presented at http://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/mup-studio.

Multidisciplinary electives (25 points)

Students may choose any masters-level subjects including:

• Melbourne School of Design graduate subjects provided prerequisites are met
• Any University of Melbourne graduate subject provided prerequisites are met and written approval from the home faculty is submitted to the Environments and Design Student Centre.

Click below for a list of Melbourne School of Design Multidisciplinary elective subjects

Multidisciplinary elective subject list

Note: MUP students may apply to use points arising from a Melbourne School of Design Travelling Studio towards either the multidisciplinary elective, specialisation elective (with program coordinator approval) components of the course.

Specialisation Elective subjects (50 points)

Students may also take graduate level subjects from the Melbourne School of Design or other faculties, with written approval from the home faculty and the MUP Program Coordinator.

Last updated: 18 December 2020