Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IGUR

Fees
AUD$ 27,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015

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
000579A

Entry requirements
- Applicants will normally hold a degree or recognised equivalent qualification.
- Applicants with a completed Graduate Certificate in Building and Planning are also eligible for entry.
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 Graduate Diploma is designed to povide advanced coursework in the professional field of Urban and Regional Planning. It is nested within the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (IMUB) and provides articulation with a professionally recognised qualification by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).

Content & Structure

The Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning requires the completion of courses totalling 36 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 1, 2 or 3)
Introduction to Regional and Urban Planning	ARCH 5011	4.5
Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 4005	4.5
Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective 2			Note(s): 2
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Social Planning and Community Issues	ARCH 5022	4.5
Transport and Planning	ARCH 5014	4.5
Sustainable Urban Design	ARCH 5013	4.5
Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 2

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units

Planning and Professional Ethics	ARCH 3016	4.5
Urban Management and Law	ARCH 5016	4.5
Comparative Planning	ARCH 4026	4.5
Planning Study Visit	ARCH 4037	4.5
Seminar in Sustainability	ENVT 5007	4.5
Policy and Development Assessment Workshop N	ARCH 3056	4.5
Planning for Healthy Cities	ARCH 5043	4.5
Urban Regeneration	ARCH 5051	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. The Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning is available full-time over one academic year or part-time over two academic years.

2. Students are required to take 1 elective course with a value of 4.5 units. 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.

3. Students enrolling in Sustainable Urban Design Workshop ARCH 5030 should normally have completed Sustainable Urban Design ARCH 5013