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Start Date
February
July

Campus
City West

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DMUR

SATAC Code
4CM004 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Aim

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

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.

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What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Principles of Urban and Regional Planning ARCH 5011 4.5 Rule(s): 1,2
Planning Governance, Stakeholders, Politics and Policy ARCH 5054 4.5 Rule(s): 2
Transport and Planning ARCH 5014 4.5 Rule(s): 2
Planning for Healthy Cities ARCH 5043 4.5 Rule(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Sustainable Urban Design ARCH 5013 4.5 Rule(s): 1,2
Environmental Planning, Climate Change and Sustainability ARCH 5041 4.5
Planning Law ARCH 6014 4.5
Development Assessment ARCH 6013 4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Research Methods (Creative) CREA 4004 4.5 Rule(s): 2
Social Planning and Community Issues ARCH 5022 4.5 Rule(s): 2
Planning Theory and Practice ARCH 5017 4.5
Sustainable Urban Design Studio ARCH 5030 4.5 Rule(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Research Project in Planning ARCH 5053 9
Professional Placement or Project GRAP 5004 4.5
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 1 Rule(s): 1,2

Professional accreditation and recognition

This program is recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and provides full exemption from the educational requirements for membership of the Institute. Holding a professionally accredited qualification enables graduates to apply for Corporate membership of PIA and subsequently undertake training to gain status as a Professional Certified Planner. Graduates will be required to undertake continuing professional development which is offered by PIA.

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