Master of Architecture (Urban Transformation) at Western Sydney University

Planners help make inner cities, suburbs and regional towns more liveable and sustainable. Planners shape cities, towns and regions through the development planning policy that integrates infrastructure and services. They develop plans, strategies and designs that can improve the quality of life for people and support ecosystem services. A key component of this masters degree relates to the planning and development of environmentally sustainable cities and regions that acknowledge social diversity and the need for greater physical activity and contact with nature, which can help to prevent chronic disease. You will also develop advanced research skills when you complete an individual research project under the guidance of a qualified research supervisor. The courses studies focus on real-world issues and provide you with relevant skills that are transferable in the workplace. You will get the opportunity to practice these skills when you complete a professional work placement or project during your final year. This masters degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical expertise needed to embark on a career in the field of urban and regional planning. This program was refreshed in 2021. You will learn about: sustainable urban design and development planning governance and policy planning for healthy cities planning law and ethics development assessment social policy and community based planning transport and planning research techniques You will also develop an advanced knowledge of research methodologies and their applications to particular planning research tasks and challenges.

A research degree is an advanced program of study allowing you to investigate a topic relevant to your field. Under the supervision of world-class researchers, you will learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to some of the world's greatest challenges. Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It's your opportunity to take a topic that interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings. Areas of research include a wide range of topics from: creative industries design visual art architecture planning digital arts and humanities media and communication creative writing performing arts music film studies linguistics and languages journalism media arts