The Master of Architecture and Urban Design at Swinburne University of Technology is designed for professionals ready to shape the future of our cities. You will explore complex urban challenges, leveraging big data, environmental factors, and advanced technologies to create innovative and sustainable urban environments. This postgraduate degree equips you with speculative and creative design thinking, preparing you to engage effectively with people, data, and cutting-edge tools to address 21st-century design problems. It is ideal for those seeking to advance their expertise in architectural and urban planning fields.
This Masters degree is studied full-time on campus over two years, immersing you in a dynamic learning environment. You will engage with core units such as Theories of Buildings and Cities, Dynamic Modelling of Cities, and Design Research Studios, alongside topics like Urban Informatics and Modelling, and Sustainable Construction. Throughout your studies, you will develop practical skills in professional practice and urban economics. You will graduate prepared for diverse career paths, including roles as an Architect, Urban Designer, Town Planner, or Strategic Planner.