Master of Urban Planning (Professional)

Duration: 13 Subjects (165 Credit Points)

Description

The Master of Urban Planning (Professional) program provides students from a built environment background with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake urban planning and development at a professional level.

Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning is designed to promote student learning and professional practice. Students participate in a series of experiential exercises that may include field trips, guest lectures from industry leaders and projects. Academic staff and a career advisor monitor all exercises. The subject facilitates students’ ability to apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical workplace problems.

Work Experience

Relevant work experience is encouraged. It provides students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge learnt while they are studying, maximising opportunities for career progression upon completion of their studies. An Industry Placements Officer is available to assist students in sourcing work experience opportunities.

Professional Recognition

The Master of Urban Planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and internationally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Professional Outcomes

The urban design and sustainability focus of this degree is geared towards one of the most rapidly developing areas of planning practice. There are opportunities for planners in: state and local government, including integrated transport planning, affordable housing strategy development, regional planning and various aspects of urban design; planning and urban design consultancies; and property development and community organisations.

Program Details

Label	Detail
Type:	Masters Coursework
Mode:	On campus
Starting Semester/s	2013 January 2013 May 2013 September 2014 January 2014 May 2014 September
Faculty/School:	Sustainable Development
Program Code:	BN-14042
CRICOS Code:	063530G