University of Adelaide

Master of Planning (Urban Design)

Urban designers transform streets, squares, malls and other public areas to enhance community, cultivate culture and draw people. Theyre creative and strategic. They make sure the city areas experienced by residents, workers, shoppers and visitors are attractive, usable and safe. Our Master of Planning (Urban Design) is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. It gives you the skills and knowledge to design functional and attractive urban spaces. You will: study the broad context of urban development and planning, understand urban design principles in depth, learn techniques for engaging communities in planning, consider environmental impacts and relationships explore planning policy and law, apply your learning in real-life planning simulations and a major culminating design project.