Buildings and urban environments represent a major source of human impact on natural ecosystems and sustainable development has now become a major concern of urban policy and development. There is an increased demand for built environment and related professionals to develop knowledge and skills appropriate to sustainable development, and an expansion of specialised career opportunities in both the public and private sector.

The program is an advanced interdisciplinary coursework program which provides opportunities for graduates from a wide range of backgrounds (eg: architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, building, property development, civil engineering, etc.) to improve their knowledge and skills in the application of the principles of sustainable development to the planning, design, construction and management of buildings and the urban environment. While approached from an international perspective, the program places special emphasis on the rapidly developing South East Asian region.

The program is available to suitably qualified local and international students and provides opportunities for full-time or part-time study.

Please contact the Faculty of Built Environment for information regarding the Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes.

The Masters program is comprised of four core courses, two electives and a graduate project for a minimum of 48 units of credit required to complete the program.

Pattern of Study for Completion Over Two Sessions:

Session 1

Electives 12 UOC

Session 2

Electives 6UOC

Year 2

Session 1

Electives 6 UOC

Recommended Electives:

Electives of 12 or more units of credit are regarded as equivalent to two 6 units of credit courses. Other electives may also be available.

Note: Some electives may not be offered every year.

Additional fees will apply for courses with more than the minimum required units of credit.

Admission Requirements

A minimum four year Bachelor degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. Where an applicant's qualifications are not considered adequate, admission may be permitted to the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate with the possibility of upgrading to the Masters program, subject to satisfactory performance.

In exceptional circumstances other academic qualifications may also be considered

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following web-page:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Advanced Standing
Where applicants have undertaken external courses equivalent to core courses, advanced standing may be permitted up to 12 UOC.