The Melbourne School of Design is the graduate school of the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning.
Our emphasis on engaging with real-world environments means that our leading-edge researchers and industry practitioners connect our learning to policy and practice.
Reaching across disciplines, from architecture to urban planning; construction to cultural heritage, we offer one of the world’s most comprehensive and holistic built environment programs. Our approach to learning is hands-on and connected to industry best-practice, giving you the accreditation, experience and networks to thrive in your career.
Our graduate coursework degrees are all fully accredited by the Architects Registration Board of Victoria, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, the Australian Property Institute, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Planning Institute of Australia, depending on the course.
Join the Director of the Melbourne School of Design, Prof Dan Hill, as he gives us a behind-the-scenes look at studying design at Melbourne.
Masters degrees
Our graduate coursework degrees, also known as masters degrees, equip you with highly developed skills in your chosen discipline. You will also gain access to a range of industry connections and opportunities to develop real-world experience.
Our two-year Masters courses are designed to build on the strong foundation of your Bachelor of Design and prepare you to graduate with everything you need to be a leader in your chosen field. If you don’t have a degree in one of our recognised courses, we also have a three-year Masters option, which allows you to refocus your study on the built environment.
Future-proof your expertise in the built environment industry with our double master courses. This unique program allows you to earn two complementary graduate degrees in a reduced time-frame, designed to suit your career goals and interests.
Our short courses allow you to develop skills by creating an individualised course of study. The courses below explore the core theories underpinning these areas with the practical skills needed to implement these new ideas.