Christ University

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A two-year, full-time Master of Architecture specialising in Urban Design and Development that foregrounds an ecosophical, interdisciplinary approach to urbanism. Suited to students with an architecture background who want studio-led training in urban analysis, design methods, and real-world applied projects.

What you'll study

Study focuses on methodologies for documenting, analysing and interpreting urban spaces and on design processes for creating urban interventions. Studio courses form the core of the learning experience, enabling applied research and iterative design. The programme includes interdisciplinary themes across ecology, regional and infrastructural scales, heritage, governance and community-driven practice. Distinct pedagogical elements named in the programme include the "Studio on Wheels" traveling classroom for intensive field-based studios and the CHRIST Rural Studio (a semester 4 outreach/research project exploring bamboo and appropriate technology) which produces documented outputs for wider dissemination.

Entry requirements

Admission follows the university process of online registration, application submission and payment of the application fee, followed by an entrance test if applicable, an assessment interview and selection. The programme page references an eligibility criteria and an indicative fee structure but does not list specific academic qualifications or scores on the source text.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for careers that require urban design and architectural expertise informed by environmental and social concerns. The Council of Architecture accreditation aligns the programme with recognised professional standards and equips students for multidisciplinary roles in urbanism, design practice, research, policy-related work and community-based projects.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The source does not list specific scholarships. Prospective students should consult the university's admissions and finance pages for details on fee structures, scholarships, funded research projects (such as the CHRIST Rural Studio) and other financial support mechanisms.

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