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Master of Urban Design

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Urban Design develops advanced leadership and professional capability in urban design and urbanism, with a strong focus on sustainability, quantification and implementation. You build a multidisciplinary outlook grounded in communication and collaboration that mirrors real practice. The degree suits graduates and practitioners in architecture, landscape architecture and planning seeking to extend expertise at master’s level in the built environment. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles shaping cities and precincts across public agencies, consultancies and multidisciplinary design practices. Typical pathways include urban designer, urban design strategist, place-making or public realm designer, design-led planner, and advisor on sustainable urban development and implementation. The program supports advancement into leadership and coordination roles on complex, cross-sector projects in urban design and the built environment. Preparing graduates for engineering management, technical leadership, and specialist design roles across industrial sectors.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$49,700 per year

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CSP: A$9,537
Full Fee Paying: A$29,300

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Information

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2 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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MAURBDES4000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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