Master of Urban Planning

Duration: 1 year 4 months full-time (4 semesters). Flexible part-time study is available to domestic students only. Intensive mode delivery available.
Starting: January, May, September

Program Description

The Master of Urban Planning provides a comprehensive foundation in the skills required to undertake the design, appraisal and management of urban and regional developments using existing and emerging contemporary fields. With this qualification, professionals from a built environment background will be able to undertake urban planning and development at a professional level.

Work Experience & Internships

Internships and work placements are encouraged. They provide students with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge learnt while studying and maximise opportunities for career progression after they complete their studies. An Industry Placements Officer assists students in sourcing work experience and internship opportunities.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of this program are eligible for professional recognition by the Planning Institute of Australia.
International accreditation for this degree has also been achieved with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Professional Outcomes

Urban planners are in great demand in the public, private and community sectors in Australia and overseas. State and local government opportunities are strong in several areas including integrated transport planning, affordable housing strategy development, regional planning and various aspects of urban design. In the private sector, planning and urban design consultancies value professionals with strong analytical, place design and negotiation skills developed in the program. Extensive opportunities also exist in property development and community organisations.

 

Student Income Support

The Master of Property Valuation is an approved masters by coursework program for student income support under the Student Assistance (Education Institutions and Courses) Amendment Determination 2011 (No. 2.)
For full details, please visit the DIISRTE webpage.

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-13040
CRICOS Code:	063114B