Master of Planning and Design (Coursework)

The Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning offers a range of postgraduate courses in Planning and Design at Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters level (both by coursework and research) and PhD.

ABP's suite of interdisciplinary Planning and Design degrees allow students to select a course for themselves by choosing subjects from across the Faculty (with approval of the Course Coordinator), or to do so within an area of specialisation:

• Architectural History and Conservation
• Architectural Practice and Management (see below)

When you create an individual course of study you can choose subjects from

• architectural conservation
• architectural history
• architectural theory
• architectural practice and management
• construction management
• landscape conservation
• landscape architectural theory
• landscape design
• project management
• property management
• urban design
• urban planning
• statutory planning
• transport planning
• urban sustainability
• workplace planning and design

Planning and Design's flexibility is of great benefit if you:

• do not wish to specialise in one particular area
• wish to pursue a suite of subjects of your own choice
• are uncertain of where your interests and career aspirations lie and wish to explore multiple subject areas before making a commitment to higher studies
• have an existing qualification in the disciplines represented in the Faculty (or those related) and wish to enhance your qualifications through advanced studies in areas of your choice
• want to enhance your specialist knowledge and/or establish your academic credentials for entry into a research higher degree

Architectural Practice and Management
The architectural practice and management specialisation aims to develop the skills and knowledge of practising architects at a postgraduate level.

The course can be tailored to meet the requirements of individual candidates, but the recommended structure includes a core of 50 points complemented by 50 points of elective subjects. Candidates are required to select a range of higher level subjects that will complement their previous studies and experience. The resulting course will then be a mix of subjects offered within the Faculty in addition to a research project. The topic of the research subject is chosen by the candidate in discussion with their supervisor.

The course aims to give students

• a developed understanding of current architectural and management practice theory, terminology and methodology;
• skills to establish outcomes that are appropriate and constitute best practice; and
• confidence to operate effectively within the collaborative construction processes.

Applicant Profile
You are best suited to this course if you have a five year Bachelor of Architecture degree and have worked for some time in an architectural or allied practice.

Some reasons for enrolling might include:

• a desire to pursue a developing interest;
• an interest in strengthening perceived shortfalls in your knowledge base;
• a need to enhance your professional development and/or
• wanting to prepare for higher level postgraduate studies.

• gain a developed understanding of current architectural and management practice theory, terminology and methodology;
• gain skills to establish outcomes that are appropriate and constitute best practice; and
• gain confidence to operate effectively within the collaborative construction processes.

The Master of Planning and Design (by coursework) consists of 100 credit points of study. Students select from graduate level subjects offered by the Melbourne School of Design in consultation with the course coordinator (note all subjects are offered every year and some subjects have prerequisites). For a complete listing of subjects offered by the Melbourne School of Design please visit: http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/environments-and-design-students/msd-graduate-school-elective.html

The course is tailored to meet the requirements of individual candidates. Students select 100 points of graduate level subjects usually taken from the Melbounre School of Design in consultation with the course coordinator.

For students interested in Architectural Practice and Management, recommended subjects include:

For more information on courses offered by the Melbourne School of Design please visit: http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-school/

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability