Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
University of South Australia
About
Planners help make spaces and life more liveable.
Planners shape cities, towns and regions through the management of development, infrastructure and services.
They develop plans, strategies and designs to shape communities, to improve the quality of life for its people and environment1.
A key component of this postgraduate qualification relates to the planning and development of sustainable cities and regions.
The courses studied pivot around real-world issues and therefore provide you with relevant skills that are transferable in the workplace.
This qualification lays a solid foundation of knowledge and is a great pathway into the professional accredited and recognised Master of Urban and Regional Planning.
1Planning Institute of Australia, Become a Planner 2020
Structure
| Course name | Area and cat no | Units | Reference | Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | ||||
| First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | ||||
| Principles of Urban and Regional Planning | ARCH 5011 | 4.5 | ||
| Planning Governance, Stakeholders, Politics and Policy | ARCH 5054 | 4.5 | ||
| Transport and Planning | ARCH 5014 | 4.5 | ||
| Planning for Healthy Cities | ARCH 5043 | 4.5 | ||
| Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | ||||
| Sustainable Urban Design | ARCH 5013 | 4.5 | ||
| Environmental Planning, Climate Change and Sustainability | ARCH 5041 | 4.5 | ||
| Planning Law and Ethics | ARCH 6014 | 4.5 | ||
| Development Assessment | ARCH 6013 | 4.5 |
Entry requirements
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.
Learning outcomes
This graduate diploma will equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical expertise needed to embark on a career in the field of urban and regional planning. You will learn about:
- sustainable urban design and development
- planning governance and policy
- planning for healthy cities
- planning law and ethics
- development assessment
- transport and planning.
For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects and contribute to online discussion forums. So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12 – 26 hours of study when at university and 14 – 28 hours of independent study per week.
Your studies at UniSA will incorporate both practical and professionally focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:
Your career
This degree opens up excellent career opportunities for graduates. You may be involved in:
- planning and designing towns and suburbs
- development assessment
- environmental and transport planning
- social and community-based planning
- the protection of heritage buildings and landscapes
- planning of healthy cities
- neighbourhood and urban regeneration
- development of regional and rural communities.
Applying to study with us:
- go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply
- you will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application
Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and areas that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.
Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, a perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
Our student support services can make your life at university easier. We provide a full range of support services including academic and personal counselling. You can also access a range of services through our students association, USASA. When you become a UniSA student you can contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and any other questions you might have.
We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments.
As an urban and regional planning student you will have access to:
- specialised computer suites
- Australia’s only Architecture Museum.
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