Course results for Postgraduate Architecture & construction Subjects

Take a closer look at how local, state and federal governments are structured and organised in Australia.Explore the principles and concepts that form the basis for current legislation. Find out how such legislation can impact development processes.

Define what it is that makes a city sustainable or unsustainable.Look into transport, environmental, urban design and economic concerns. Address cities’ dependence on cars, trucks and motorcycles. Discuss the cities that are making an effort go green.

Select a research topic and dig into the theoretical, historical, social and cultural aspects of architecture.Take on topics including cultural heritage and sustainability. Frame your architectural study in the context of the urban environment.

Line up a range of planning research methods and see where they are best applied.Oversee the production of a literature review. Adopt a research strategy to match your study area. Produce a research proposal in preparation for a future dissertation.

Draw on lessons from the past as you consider the state of planning theory in the present.Incorporate theories from Foucault and Marx. Spot the broad trends that characterise the planning field. Use theoretical thinking to solve a practical problem.

Open up the planning process to include community and stakeholder feedback.Unpack the history of participation in different areas of planning. Design your own participation program and oversee a participatory workshop using established techniques.

Map the origin and evolution of urban and regional planning.Draft arguments about the planning system's strengths and weaknesses. Evaluate real-world documents. Direct your theoretical research towards areas like transport, retail and rural planning.

Build up an understanding of the theory and history that informs architectural practices in urban environments.Reflect on how cultural considerations underpin an architect's decision-making process. Explore the interplay between city and climate.

Track the issues that affect integrated land use and transport planning.Rate the powers and responsibilities of infrastructure agencies. Discuss pedestrian and cyclist planning concerns. Place your findings in the context of real transport policies.