Overview

In the Urbanism (Heritage Conservation) program at the University of Sydney you will develop broad knowledge of urbanism and deep specialisation in heritage to offer your expertise across a range of urban conservation issues.

Who is it for?

This program is open to a broad range of applicants who wish to develop an interdisciplinary approach to urbanism, with specialist skills in conservation and adaptive reuse, that can be applied across roles in development, policymaking and design of the built environment.

Career paths

The Master of Urbanism, developed in consultation with Industry and the Planning Institute of Australia, is a pathway to specialisation as a professional urban planner, urban designer, heritage architect or consultant.

As a graduate of this course you will be a highly sought-after professional able to work across development, policymaking and design of the built environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

New Design in Old Settings
History and Theory of Planning and Design
Strategic Planning and Design
Urban Form and Design
Urban Ecology, Design and Planning
Heritage Law and Policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

History Urban Planning View 9 other Masters in History in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 082898G
a bachelor's degree in design, human geography or related field from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma.
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

49700 AUD / year

≈ 49700 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9537 AUD / year

≈ 9537 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places: Tuition fee information for this year is currently not available.

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Who is it for?

Career paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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