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About the course
This double degree combines advanced architectural design with urban planning to prepare graduates for contemporary practice across the built environment. It emphasises a multidisciplinary approach, helping students integrate design and planning perspectives to improve urban spaces. The course develops a contemporary understanding of professional practice and the synergies between architecture and planning in addressing complex city challenges.
What you might learn
Students build highly developed capabilities for architectural practice, including managing an architectural practice and working in cross-disciplinary project teams. The program develops understanding of Australian and international policy and planning affecting human settlements, alongside design skills to respond to global urban change. It also strengthens knowledge in architectural history, theory and technology, including sustainable materials and technologies for environmentally responsible buildings.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for professional roles across architecture and urban planning where integrated design-and-policy skills are valued. Career pathways can include architectural practice, urban and regional planning roles, and positions within multidisciplinary design, development and public-sector planning teams. The course supports work on projects addressing sustainability, resilience and the planning and design challenges shaping cities and communities.
Entry requirements
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
