Master in Urban Vision & Architectural Design
Academic Master's Programme
Master of Arts
UK
90
Language: English
The Course
The Master in Urban Vision & Architectural Design offers new techniques of inquiry into the methods, tools, and topics that define contemporary urban and architectural projects. In this program, you will study design-based strategies for transforming cities and regenerating metropolitan areas.
Taking factors like the environment, social equity, and economic viability into consideration, you will design concepts for private and public spaces and collaborate on projects that define a better urban future.
*Subject to validation.
Who Should Apply
The program is addressed to candidates who have a first-level degree and/or professional experience in architecture, urban planning, landscape design, civil engineering, or equivalent.
It is also open to candidates who hold a degree/diploma in other disciplines, if they are motivated by interest in the program’s topics and a strong portfolio.
All courses are taught in English. A high level of proficiency in the English language is required.
Career Paths
Graduates can find employment in design, architecture, and engineering studios; regional development agencies; urban planning departments; or real estate or construction companies.
Job titles include:
- Architect
- Architectural assistant
- Urban planner
- Urban designer
- Project researcher
- Project manager
- Landscape architect
- Landscape designer
EXPLORE THE PROGRAMME
The Master’s in Urban Vision & Architectural Design programme is workshop-based, supported by seminars, lectures, tutorials, and fieldwork. Industry professionals, the programme leader, and project leaders will guide you via individual coaching and mentorship.
The combination of accredited coursework and real-life professional projects gives students the opportunity to build on their academic foundation, while gaining valuable work experience directly applicable to their future careers.
Students can apply to the Academic Master’s Programme, accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education, or to the Master of Arts degree with an international UK validation.
ACADEMIC MASTER'S PROGRAMME
Graduates of the Academic Master’s Programmes earn a degree that is recognised throughout Europe and the world, receiving an Academic Master’s Degree (60 ECTS credits) accredited by the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR)**, in addition to a Domus Academy Master’s Diploma.
The programme consists of 5 modules, including a curricular internship and a final project workshop.
** The academic Master’s Degree is awarded by NABA, Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti.
INTERNATIONAL DOUBLE AWARD MASTER’S
From September 2021, Domus Academy will expand the offering for students with the addition of a double award master’s programme path. This will enable student to obtain an Academic Master’s Degree validated by the Italian MUR and a Master of Arts degree, with an international UK validation from Regent’s University London*.
Students will be able to integrate the current master programme path consisting of 5 modules including a curricular internship and a final project workshop with additional classes and a more in-depth individual final project.
The UK validation will give students a more international recognition of their study path and the possibility to gain a Master of Arts Degree (90 ECTS) issued by Regent’s University London that will enable them to access to the majority of international PhD programmes.
*Subject to validation.
Courses
Coursework focuses on critical research methods, design theory, strategic thinking, and historical and contemporary design practices—all within the broader context of urban and architectural design studies.
Workshops
Guided by industry professionals and faculty project leaders, you will work with leading companies on projects such as developing a strategic vision for solving a specific urban issue, designing parts of open spaces, or drafting a proposal for an architectural intervention.
Professional Experience
To gain real experience working in your field, you will choose from an internship at a company site, a work project on campus in collaboration with a company, or an entrepreneurship module. In each case, you will benefit from mentorship, an inside perspective on your field, and valuable career connections.
Companies
Several prestigious companies and design studios collaborate with the Master in Urban Vision & Architectural Design program, actively participating in courses, workshops, internships, and international competitions organized by the department.
Get Inspired
Check out some projects that our students have completed with top brands.
Viceversa
A unique bookshelf created by Domus Academy students for Fucina
Neo Residence
An interior design project conceived with irony, both in terms of the client’s personality and in terms of spaces.
Tranquillo
In collaboration with FontanaArte
Portyard
In collaboration with Ostello Bello
Meet your faculty
Your Program Leader
Elisa Poli
Co-founder of Cluster Theory Research Group, Elisa Poli is an architectural historian, critic, and curator. She received her Ph.D. in 2009 in Architectural History from the Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. She has co-authored or contributed to several books about contemporary architecture theory, including Hybrid Living.
Elisa was trained as a teacher at the Architectural Association in London and has taught at several Italian schools of design and architecture. She writes for architectural magazines—including Domus, Abitare, Arch’it, Paesaggio Urbano, and Archphoto—and is editor of Opere. She joined Domus Academy’s faculty in 2014 as course leader of the Master in Urban Vision and Architectural Design.
Visiting Professors
Other visiting professors and collaborators include architects, urban planners, urban designers, and project managers such as:
Luca Astorri, Giovanni Avosani, Andrea Balestrero, Gianandrea Barreca, Alessio Battistella, Francesca Benedetto, Carlo Berizzi, Marco Boffi, Paolo Brescia, Marco Brizzi, Elisa Cristiana Cattaneo, Federico Cassani, Elisa Chiodo, Alfredo Cisternino, Paolo Ciuccarelli, Roberto Maria Clemente, Nigel Coates, Antonella Contin, Matteo Costanzo, Maddalena De Ferrari, Manfredo di Robilant, Davide Tommaso Ferrando, Alberto Francini, Francesco Franchi, Matteo Ghidoni, Guido Incerti, Richard Ingersoll, Caterina Lunghi, Ludovico Migliore, Davide Mottes, Walter Nicolino, Fabio Nonis, Caren O’Rourke, Filippo Pagliani, Cristina Perilli, Roberta Pezzulla, Marco Quaggiotto, Nicola Rainisio, Massimo Randone, Davide Rapp, Chiara Rizzica, Elvira Vannini, Andrea Vercellotti, Mariella Zoppi.
Alumni
Fees
The Master’s in Urban Vision & Architectural Design at Domus Academy involves the following costs, in addition to the payment of a degree fee to be paid within one month before the course start date, equal to € 540 for the Academic Master’s Programme and € 650 for the Master’s of Arts.
Matriculation Fee: € 540/650
See the Tuition Fees page for more information.
EU & Switzerland Students
Academic Master's Programme: € 18900
| Pre-Enrollment | € 3000 |
| Tuition | € 15900 |
Master of Arts: € 21900
| Pre-Enrollment | € 3000 |
| Tuition | € 18900 |
Non - EU students
Academic Master's Programme: € 24900
| Pre-Enrollment | € 3000 |
| Tuition | € 21900 |
Master of Arts: € 29000
| Pre-Enrollment | € 3000 |
| Tuition | € 26000 |
Scholarships
Domus Academy is proud to support talented students with scholarship opportunities. Watch this space to discover the latest calls for scholarships launched in collaboration with leading brands, design studios, and publishers.