Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning Melbourne School of Design

Study Abroad and Exchange Opportunities for MSD Students

There are many reasons for you to consider completing part of your degree at an overseas university.

 

Academic Benefits

  • Gain an international perspective in your area of study
  • Study different subjects that are not offered at Melbourne
  • Improve your language skills or learn an new language
  • Learn about a new country, city and culture

Personal Benefits

  • Meet new people
  • Explore new places
  • Increase your self-confidence
  • Gain a broader outlook on life

Career Benefits

  • Give yourself a competitive advantage when looking for employment
  • Build international links and cross-cultural communication skills
  • Add something interesting to your resume

Scholarships

  • From 2009 onwards, a minimum of 800 Melbourne Abroad scholarships will be awarded each year. The scholarships, with a value of up to $2,500 supports participation in Study Abroad or Exchange programs.
  • For more information on funding is available through the Melbourne Global Mobility.

 

Read about the first hand experiences of University of Melbourne students on their Exchange blog.

 

When Can I Go And For How Long?

Students can choose to go for one semester or one year (two semesters). Exchange in the final year of your degree may not be possible.

Bachelor of Architectural Studies Year 2, Semester 1 or Semester 2
Year 3, Semester 1
Bachelor of Planning and Design (Property and Construction) Year 2, Semester 1 or Semester 2
Year 3, Semester 1
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Year 2, Semester 1 or Semester 2
Year 3, Semester 1 or Semester 2
Year 4, Semester 1
Bachelor of Urban Planning and Development Year 2, Semester 1 or Semester 2
Year 3, Semester 1 or Semester 2
Year 4, Semester 1
Master of Architecture (200 points) Year 1, Semester 2
Year 2, Semester 1
Master of Property (200 points) Year 1, Semester 2
Year 2, Semester 1
Master of Construction Management (200 points) Year 1, Semester 2
Year 2, Semester 1
Master of Landscape Architecture (200 points) Year 1, Semester 2
Year 2, Semester 1
Master of Landscape Architecture (300 points) Year 2, Semester 1 or Semester 2
Year 3, Semester 1
Master of Urban Planning Year 1, Semester 2
Year 2, Semester 1
Other postgraduate courses Approval given on case by case basis but no exchange in final semester of study.
Combined and concurrent courses BPC/BArch, BPC/ MArch, BLArch/BArch, BLArch/MArch (all 300 points) Year 2, Semester 1 or Semester 2
Other combined courses (e.g. BPC/BCom) Approval given on case by case basis, in conjunction with other responsible Faculty.

 

Where Can I Go?

 

See the Melbourne Global Mobility for further information.

 

Enviroments and Design Student Centre Exchange Advisor

Stephanie Morgan

Student Centre, Ground Floor, Old Commerce

T: +61 3 8344 4983
E: somorgan@unimelb.edu.au

 

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