Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Architecture and Master of Urban Cultural Heritage in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
52,992
(c. USD37,131.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Master of Urban and Cultural Heritage offers a distinctive interdisciplinary and career-focused curriculum for students enthusiastic about understanding the social and cultural aspects of contemporary urban environments. Pairing this with the Master of Architecture enables you to channel your creative vision while building expertise in heritage preservation, historical contexts, and cultural studies.
This dual degree program seeks to equip you with:
advanced competencies in architectural firm management and leadership within multidisciplinary project teams;
an eco-conscious perspective, harnessing innovative materials and technologies to design sustainable structures;
a foundation in architectural history, theory, and technical knowledge to foster groundbreaking design solutions;
the expertise to analyze, preserve, and enhance urban heritage within diverse global communities.
The curriculum features a series of immersive design studios culminating in a research-based thesis. These studios explore architectural design through the lens of future-oriented creativity, blending aesthetic, technological, functional, environmental, and social considerations in building projects. Elective options include digital architecture, construction techniques, professional practice, sustainability studies, and cultural analysis.
For those seeking professional connections for internships or employment, or financial support for relocation to Melbourne, we offer scholarships and grants to facilitate international opportunities and assist with travel expenses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A three-year undergraduate degree in Architecture with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent); and
A design portfolio; and
A personal statement of up to 500 words outlining relevant prior study and work experience, and motivation to undertake this course
IELTS total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening.
TOEFL (paper-based): total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.
Tuition
AUD
52,992