Overview
The Master of Urban Development and Design Extension Program (96 UoC) is an intensive coursework program involving four semesters full-time study in a 18 months (including a compulsory summer term) or 8 semesters over three years in part-time study mode. The program is Design Studio based, multi-disciplinary and includes a … For more content click the Read More button below.
The MUDD Extension Program provides a deeper critical understanding and design techniques for bourgeoning cities and older urban regions facing structural change considered in relation to Sydney as a Global City, which we investigate as a continuing case study in urban design.
The additional research/design semester component at the end of the three semesters is an advanced disciplinary seemester critically engaged with current and higher order research in urban development and design as preparation for new practice frontiers and/or a higher degree. Responding to the complex challenges generated by the pace and scale of urbanisation in our time, the MUDD Extension Program seeks the creative synthesis of three fields of urban research:
Spatial political economy - the manifestation in urban form of global patterns of capital formation, investment and disinvestmentUrban design principles and paradigms - normative models of 'good city form' grounded in aesthetic, social and environmental concernsUrban design as public policy - the intersection of public policy, design principles, governance and defense of the public realm with stakeholders and the development sector
Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate an understanding of research design and research methods applicable to the field of urban development and design.
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Demonstrate advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills applicable to the challenges of contemporary urban development and design
3.
Locate, select, and synthesise knowledge of the theory and practice of urban development and design, and apply this knowledge to the challenge of city-making in Australian and international contexts.
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Identify, analyse and master complex issues in urban development and design, and generate robust, innovative design guidelines and proposals based on evidence and research.
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Plan and execute a significant piece of independent research relevant to the field of urban development and design.
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Collaborate responsibly, to reflect on their own contributions to teamwork, and on the team's processes and ability to achieve outcomes.
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Prepare design proposals and written documents that are clear, coherent and concise, and use media appropriate to audience, purpose and context
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Synthesize and communicate advanced principles of urban development and design clearly, concisely and effectively.
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Identify and assess ethical, environmental, cultural and sustainability considerations in urban development and design practice.
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Demonstrate personal accountability, cultural awareness, a respect for diversity, and environmental and social responsibility in their practice of urban development and design.
Program Structure96 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 96 UOC as a standalone program.
Core Courses
Students must take 72 UOC of the following courses.
Research Project
Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Prescribed Electives
Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.
Please Note: Enrolling in MUPS0004 Development Economics and Finance (6 UOC) is subject to Discipline Director approval.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Special Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
Progression Requirements
Pathways
Articulation Arrangements
Graduate Certificate in The Built Environment - GradCertBEnv7131 - Built Environment
Master of Urban Development and Design - MUDD8131 - Urban Development and Design
Recognition of Achievement
Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.
Program Fees
At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:
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