Master of Urban and Regional Planning

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IMUB

Fees
AUD$ 25,250 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2014

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
071951J

Entry requirements
Applicants should normally hold a degree in any discipline with a credit average or above or equivalent, or
should have completed the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

The program is designed to provide advanced coursework leading to a professionally-recognised qualification in Urban and Regional Planning, or equivalent qualification.

Content & Structure

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning requires the completion of courses totalling 72 units. Courses are listed in the program schedule below.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Introduction to Regional and Urban Planning	ARCH 5011	4.5
Sustainable Urban Design	ARCH 5013	4.5
Transport and Planning	ARCH 5014	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Social Planning and Community Issues	ARCH 5022	4.5
Environmental Impact Assessment N	ARCH 5041	4.5
Urban Development and Implementation N	ARCH 5042	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1 or 2)
Contemporary Planning Theory	ARCH 5017	4.5
Planning Research Project 1	ARCH 5038	9
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Planning Research Project 2	ARCH 5039	9	Note(s): 3
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
First Half (Study Period 1 or 2)
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems	GEOE 5001	4.5
Comparative Planning	ARCH 4026	4.5
Planning Work Placement	ARCH 5040	4.5
Policy and Development Assessment Workshop N	ARCH 3056	4.5
Planning for Healthy Cities	ARCH 5043	4.5
Second Half (Study Period 5 or 6)
Sustainable Development Assessment	ENVT 5036	4.5
Transport Policy	BUSS 5127	4.5
Urban Management and Law	ARCH 5016	4.5
Sustainable Urban Design Workshop	ARCH 5030	4.5
Planning Study Visit	ARCH 4037	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students are required to take 5 elective courses with a total value of 22.5 units.Students are required to complete 2 electives in their first year of study and 3 in their second.Electives are listed in the Schedule.Not all electives will necessarily be available in any one calendar year and the decision on whether or not to offer a particular elective will depend on student demand.Students may be allowed to substitute electives from other university programs with the approval of the Program Director.

2. Students enrolling in Contemporary Planning Theory (ARCH 5017) should normally have completed Introduction to Regional and Urban Planning (ARCH 5011) first.

3. Students enrolling in Planning Research Project 2 (ARCH5039) are required to have successfully completed Planning Research Project 1 (ARCH5038).

4. Students enrolling in Sustainable Urban Design Workshop (ARCH 5030) should normally have completed Sustainable Urban Design (ARCH 5013) first.