Postgraduate Coursework Student Profile
Jing Bian
What are you studying in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning?
I am studying a Master of Urban Design.
What did you study before commencing your studies at the University of Melbourne, and at which institution?
I did my BArch at Harbin University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, in China.
What interested you in coming to the University of Melbourne? What attracted you to the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning?
Architecture and Planning at The University of Melbourne is well respected and has a strong theoretical base.
How are you finding your experience at the University so far? What are the highlights?
It's an amazing time. One of the highlights is being able to research other cities and compare the different approaches and practices. Variations in urban context show that there are different ways of understanding 'urban'. Another highlight is being able to translate my analyses back into local urban activities and communities.
What are you planning to do when you have completed your studies at Melbourne?
At this stage I hope to get employment as a researcher/lecturer.