
Master of Urban Development and Design
Study our Master of Urban Development and Design and put yourself at the forefront of reimagining our urban fabric.
Official- Duration
- Not provided
- Qualification
- Masters by coursework
- AQF 9
- Campus
- St Lucia
- QLD
- Course code
- CRICOS 0102136
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Course overview
Study our Master of Urban Development and Design and put yourself at the forefront of reimagining our urban fabric.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. OR a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), plus 6 months full-time equivalent relevant post graduate work experience in an urban design environment (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification * Please note that if a graduate certificate (or graduate diploma) from the same program suite is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program Relevant disciplines include architecture, architectural design, design, landscape architecture, planning, regional and town planning, and urban planning. Relevant work experience includes work: in architecture, architectural design, design, landscape architecture, planning, regional and town planning, and urban planning related roles. This will need to be supported with evidence. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) clearly stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation The nature of your work, detailing any relevant duties and responsibilities to the entry criteria above The length of time you were in your role/s (i.e demonstrating minimum length for entry) and whether this was full-time, part-time, or casual Any further bespoke conditions listed by the entry criteria Letters will typically be expected to be presented on company letterhead and signed by a manager or HR representative. A CV or resume is not a sufficient document on its own, and must be accompanied by a supporting letter as described above. All applications based on work experience are subject to an individual assessment. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.88 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5.5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.25 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.75 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.25 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.75 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 59% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.35 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 2. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. OR a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), plus 6 months full-time equivalent relevant post graduate work experience in an urban design environment (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification * Please note that if a graduate certificate (or graduate diploma) from the same program suite is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program Relevant disciplines include architecture, architectural design, design, landscape architecture, planning, regional and town planning, and urban planning. Relevant work experience includes work: in architecture, architectural design, design, landscape architecture, planning, regional and town planning, and urban planning related roles. This will need to be supported with evidence. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) clearly stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation The nature of your work, detailing any relevant duties and responsibilities to the entry criteria above The length of time you were in your role/s (i.e demonstrating minimum length for entry) and whether this was full-time, part-time, or casual Any further bespoke conditions listed by the entry criteria Letters will typically be expected to be presented on company letterhead and signed by a manager or HR representative. A CV or resume is not a sufficient document on its own, and must be accompanied by a supporting letter as described above. All applications based on work experience are subject to an individual assessment. 2. {}
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass
4.75
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 87L 19 · R 19 · W 21 · S 19
- PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. OR a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), plus 6 months full-time equivalent relevant post graduate work experience in an urban design environment (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification * Please note that if a graduate certificate (or graduate diploma) from the same program suite is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program Relevant disciplines include architecture, architectural design, design, landscape architecture, planning, regional and town planning, and urban planning. Relevant work experience includes work: in architecture, architectural design, design, landscape architecture, planning, regional and town planning, and urban planning related roles. This will need to be supported with evidence. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) clearly stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation The nature of your work, detailing any relevant duties and responsibilities to the entry criteria above The length of time you were in your role/s (i.e demonstrating minimum length for entry) and whether this was full-time, part-time, or casual Any further bespoke conditions listed by the entry criteria Letters will typically be expected to be presented on company letterhead and signed by a manager or HR representative. A CV or resume is not a sufficient document on its own, and must be accompanied by a supporting letter as described above. All applications based on work experience are subject to an individual assessment. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.88 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5.5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.25 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.75 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.25 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.75 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 59% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.35 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5
Additional entry requirement
1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or master's degree in a relevant discipline (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. OR a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), plus 6 months full-time equivalent relevant post graduate work experience in an urban design environment (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification * Please note that if a graduate certificate (or graduate diploma) from the same program suite is used as the basis of entry into the program and you do not have a degree in the relevant discipline, you will not be eligible for credit towards the Masters program Relevant disciplines include architecture, architectural design, design, landscape architecture, planning, regional and town planning, and urban planning. Relevant work experience includes work: in architecture, architectural design, design, landscape architecture, planning, regional and town planning, and urban planning related roles. This will need to be supported with evidence. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) clearly stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation The nature of your work, detailing any relevant duties and responsibilities to the entry criteria above The length of time you were in your role/s (i.e demonstrating minimum length for entry) and whether this was full-time, part-time, or casual Any further bespoke conditions listed by the entry criteria Letters will typically be expected to be presented on company letterhead and signed by a manager or HR representative. A CV or resume is not a sufficient document on its own, and must be accompanied by a supporting letter as described above. All applications based on work experience are subject to an individual assessment. 2. {}
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | St Lucia | 26 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | St Lucia | 22 February 2027 | — | $50,032per year | International students |
Where it is taught
St Lucia
PrimaryQLD
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Urban Development and Designstudy.uq.edu.au
- The University of Queenslanduq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Review postgraduate coursework entry requirementsOfficial source
- Review undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- UQ 2027 International Program Catalogue and Program Requirements APIOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

