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Major

Urban Systems

Bachelor of Design
Overview Study details

How can we reimagine cities to be more just, sustainable and resilient?

This major explores how cities function and how urban design, planning, and technology intersect to shape thriving urban environments. 

You’ll develop a deep understanding of the relationships between people, places and the environment, and learn to address contemporary challenges such as climate change, social justice, economic and digital transformation. Through hands-on projects and case studies, you’ll gain practical expertise in urban policy, spatial analysis and community engagement. 

With an interdisciplinary approach, this major empowers you to design solutions that make urban environments more inclusive, sustainable and adaptable – preparing you for further study in planning or a career contributing to shaping the cities of tomorrow. 

Highlights

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Urban designer
  • Design manager

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Fieldwork

What you'll study

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