Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Urban and Regional Planning)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

Australian students

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LGPP

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a completed Bachelors degree, or equivalent qualification from a recognised higher education institution.

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This program has been withdrawn and will not have any further intakes from 2014

Aim

This program aims to provide flexible opportunities for students to enhance their graduate professional practice skills and readiness for professional employment together with extended core knowledge in their chosen field.

Content & Structure

Students complete 18 units of core courses and 18 units of specialisation electives.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
CORE COURSES
Compulsory Core (9 units) - select 9 units from the following courses:
Academic Skills for IT Professionals	INFS 5073	4.5	Note(s): 1
Principles of Project Management	BUSS 5142	4.5
Core Electives - select 9 units from the following courses:
People, Organisations and Leadership	BUSS 5114	4.5
Learning in the Workplace 1	EDUC 4190	4.5	Note(s): 2
Learning in the Workplace 2	EDUC 4191	4.5	Note(s): 2
Learning in the Workplace Project	EDUC 4192	9	Note(s): 2
Principles of Systems Engineering	EEET 4052	4.5
Professional Practice Guided Study	ENGG 5007	4.5
Technology Innovation and Principles of R&D Management	MFET 5025	4.5
SPECIALISATION COURSES
Select 18 units from the following Urban and Regional Planning specialisation:
Introduction to Regional and Urban Planning	ARCH 5011	4.5
Sustainable Urban Design	ARCH 5013	4.5
Social Planning and Community Issues	ARCH 5022	4.5
Environmental Impact Assessment N	ARCH 5041	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students who already possess the skills developed in this course can apply for exemption and substitute another course with the approval of the Program Director.

2. Enrolments in these courses are subject to availability of placements and satisfactory supervisory arrangements.

3. Students may substitute alternative specialisation courses with the approval of the Program Director.

4. This specialisation provides a pathway for subsequent entry to the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (IMUR).