Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Planning

at University of Melbourne

400 point Program

All students must complete:

• 375 points core subjects in Architecture and Urban Planning
• 25 points electives

300 point Program

All students must complete:

• 275 points core subjects in Architecture and Urban Planning
• 25 point electives

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Students entering the Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Planning from a non cognate discipline will undertake the 400 point program (375 points core and 25 points electives )

Year 1:

First 100 points for students with an undergraduate major or degree in a non cognate discipline:

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• an undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent; and
• a portfolio of recent design work, submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Selection Committee; and
• a personal statement which outlines relevant prior study, work experience and motivation to undertake the course; and, for students not seeking credit;
• a 250-word essay on one designed or vernacular work of landscape architecture that the applicant has seen and found significant.
• Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• prior academic performance; and
• the personal statement; and
• the design portfolio.

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