Master of Urbanism (Heritage Conservation)

About the course

This master’s program develops an interdisciplinary approach to urbanism with specialist expertise in heritage conservation and policy. You’ll engage with contemporary planning theories and debates while building skills in conservation, adaptive reuse and urban conservation decision-making across development, policy and built-environment design contexts. It is a master’s coursework degree focused on heritage-informed urban planning and design in the built environment.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for roles where heritage and urban change intersect, including heritage conservation practice, planning and policy, and advisory work for development and renewal projects. Career pathways may include heritage consultant, conservation officer, urban planner (heritage focus), policy/project roles in government or cultural agencies, and built-environment design teams working on adaptive reuse. This is a master’s coursework qualification for heritage-focused urbanism and built-environment careers.

Living Costs in Sydney**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)