Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning Melbourne School of Design

How to Apply for a Graduate Program

Application Checklist

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Selection criteria

Ensure you meet the selection criteria. Refer to the program information for details. All applicants must also satisfy the University's English Language Requirements.

2

Personal statement

All applications for graduate professional programs (Master of Architecture, Master of Construction Management, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Property, Master of Urban Planning) require a personal statement of up to 1,000 words outlining prior study, work experience, and motivation to undertake the program. There is the option to include two references from professional or academic sources. Referees can complete the Referee Report at the end of the application form.

3

Design portfolio

A design portfolio, is required for Master of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture (optional for the 300 point program) and Master of Urban Design applications. No more than five A3 pages presented in hard copy, not electronically.

4

Research proposal

A research proposal is required for higher degrees by research: MPhil and PhD

5

Submit certified copies of academic results

Provide certified copies of your results together with a grading scale used by that University (or Faculty/Department).

The definition of a certified copy is a photocopy of the original document which has the signature and official stamp of one of the following people: barrister or solicitor, Police in Charge of Station, Pharmacist, Doctor, Dentist, Principal of School, Justice of Peace, Clerk of Court indicating that they have sighted the original document.

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Application forms

Apply using our application forms:

Australian students

Application form for graduate professional entry and professional development programs

 

International Students

 

Australian students - research degrees

Masters by Philosophy and PhD Candidature Application forms can be found on the SGR application website

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Application deadlines

Sign the application form and submit it by the deadline:

Australian students - graduate professional entry and professional development programs

Timely Applications: 30 November for Semester 1 (3 March 2008) commencement

Late Applications will be accepted. Offers for late applications will be made subject to availability of places and will be Australian Fee paying only.

Timely Applications: 31 May for Semester 2 (28 July 2008) commencement

 

International Students

31 October for Semester 1 (3 March 2008) commencement

30 April for Semester 2 (28 July 2008) commencement

Research degrees: Apply any time during the year

Scholarship closing dates: Refer to the Scholarships website

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Where to submit the application form

Australian students: graduate professional entry and professional development programs:

Graduate course administrator
Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010

 

International students: all programs

The General Manager
International Admissions
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
AUSTRALIA

Or through one of the University's representatives.

See offshore.unimelb.edu.au/OverseasReps.aspx

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Contact Information

Enquiries

Search for an answer or send an email via our queries database: abp-unimelb.custhelp.com

Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning

Graduate Course Administrator
Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning
University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
AUSTRALIA
T: +61 3 8344 6417
F: +61 3 8344 5532
Web: www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-school

 

International Admissions

The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
AUSTRALIA
T: (+61 3) 8344 4505
F: (+61 3) 9347 9062
Web: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/ipg

 

Melbourne School of Graduate Research

Graduate Centre, 1888 Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
AUSTRALIA
T: +61 3 8344 8599
F: +61 3 9349 2103
Web: www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/

 

Postgraduate Scholarships Team

John Smyth Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
AUSTRALIA
T: + 61 3 8344 8747 (General Enquiries)
1800 67 41 69 (Postgraduate Scholarships Hotline)
F: + 61 3 9349 1740
Web: cms.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad

 

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