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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent); and
- A personal statement of up to 500 words.
University of Melbourne Bachelor of Design Guaranteed Pathways
- BDes graduates with a major in Urban Planning and a weighted average of at least 65% will be guaranteed a fee place in the 200-point Master of Urban Planning.*
- BDes graduates with a major in Urban Planning and a weighted average of at least 70%, and who are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place, will be guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place in the 200-point Master of Urban Planning.*
Students will be guaranteed a place without being required to submit a personal statement.
*Applicants must have completed the Bachelor of Design within the last 12 months
You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
English language requirements
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with no band less than 6.0TOEFL
79+
with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13PEARSON
64+
with no communicative skill below 60CAMBRIDGE
176+
with no skill less than 169
About selection
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.
The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
As part of your application, the Selection Committee will also assess your personal statement.
Your personal statement should be no more than 500 words, and address the following three points:
- The study or work experience that motivates your decision to apply for this course
- A response to one of the following questions
- What is the biggest challenge facing cities and why?
- What does 'good' planning mean to you?
- What is the role of planning in shaping future cities?
- Tell us about a book you have read that has influenced the way you see the world, briefly outlining the significance.
Additional information
Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)
We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.
GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.