Master of Sustainable Environments and Planning

The Master of Sustainable Environments and Planning program focuses on Environmental Management as well as Urban Design &

Planning.

The Environmental Management component provides an in-depth examination of environmental management, including field work.

The content is globally focused, providing qualifications that are in demand worldwide.

Students may apply for a postgraduate industry internship in the final semester of the program.

This includes the option of being involved in a client based environmental management capstone project or research dissertation.

The Urban Design and Planning curriculum equips graduates with the theoretical and practical skills required to undertake the design, appraisal and management of urban and regional developments.

With this qualification, professionals from a built environment background will be able to undertake urban planning and development at a professional level.

View the Master of Sustainable Environments and Planning - Program Structure and Sequencing

The structure of the Master of Sustainable Environments and Planning comprises both theoretical and practical subjects. This program is designed in close consultation with prominent industry professional boards to ensure the integrity and contemporary relevance of the degree.

This program enables you to exit after four (4) subjects with a graduate certificate, after eight (8) subjects with a graduate diploma or complete 12 subjects for a master’s degree.

Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Environments and Planning (4)

You must complete four (4) of the following subjects:

• Environmental Assessment
• Environmental Management and Climate Change
• Environmental Science Fieldwork
• Planning and Assessment Processes
• Planning Theory and Ethics
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Regional Planning Policy and Practice
• Sustainable Communities
• Urban Design and Place Making
• Economics of Sustainable Development

Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Environments and Planning (8)

If you have obtained a cognate undergraduate degree and seek accreditation by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) you must complete the following eight (8) subjects:

• Economics of Sustainable Development
• Environmental Management and Climate Change
• Planning Theory and Ethics
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Regional Planning Policy and Practice
• Sustainable Communities
• Elective Subjects (x2) from the Faculty 

If you are not seeking accreditation from PIA you may complete eight (8) subjects from the following:

• Economics of Sustainable Development
• Environmental Assessment
• Environmental Management and Climate Change
• Environmental Science Fieldwork
• Planning and Assessment Processes
• Planning Theory and Ethics
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Regional Planning Policy and Practice
• Sustainable Communities
• Urban Design and Place Making
• Elective Subjects (x2) from the Faculty

Master of Sustainable Environments and Planning (12)

To complete a Master of Sustainable Environments and Planning, you must complete all of the following subjects:

• Economics of Sustainable Development
• Environmental Assessment
• Environmental Management and Climate Change
• Environmental Science Fieldwork
• Planning Theory and Ethics
• Planning and Assessment Processes
• Regional Planning Policy and Practice
• Research Project
• Sustainable Communities
• Urban Design and Place Making

Electives (2)

Students choose any two electives from the FSD list of postgraduate subjects.

Academic entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent at an approved institution. 

Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English Language Proficiency Requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about the application process please refer to How to Apply.

The majority of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, with urban management, sustainability and climate change becoming fundamental challenges for the government, private and community sectors in Australia and around the world. Professionals working within the natural and built environments must possess comprehensive knowledge and skills in the areas of economics, entrepreneurship, development, policy, science, sustainable practices and technology.