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Master of Urban Development and Design

Masters.
The University of Queensland

80

in world overall ranking*

14

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Urban Development and Design develops contemporary, integrated approaches to shaping cities. You’ll examine urban challenges from multiple perspectives and learn to think strategically and holistically about sustainable, liveable places amid climate and resource pressures. The program blends project-based design studios with cross-disciplinary study spanning architecture, planning, civil engineering, policy, economics and leadership in a Master coursework built-environment discipline.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional roles that shape and guide city-making across design, planning and development. Career paths may include urban designer, urban development specialist, strategic planner, design-led policy or infrastructure advisory roles, and positions in multidisciplinary consultancies, government agencies and private developers. The degree supports leadership in complex urban projects and outcomes-focused city transformation as a Master coursework qualification in urban development and design.


Living Costs in Brisbane**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,467 - 1,940
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,073 - 1,419
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 237 - 314

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$52,528 per year

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Information

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2 years

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February, July

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St Lucia

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5722

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconUQ HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconUQ EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

20% of tuition fees

tick iconUQ COVID-19 OFFSHORE ONLINE STUDY TUITION FEE REBATE

12.5% of tuition fees

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