Graduate Certificate of Environmental Planning

Macquarie University

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Overview The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Planning is an interdisciplinary degree aimed at preparing you for a variety of positions in the public and private sectors.

A key feature of the degree and the expertise of Macquarie University is how environmental and sustainability theory can be applied in practice to strategic … For more content click the Read More button below.The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Planning is an interdisciplinary degree aimed at preparing you for a variety of positions in the public and private sectors.

A key feature of the degree and the expertise of Macquarie University is how environmental and sustainability theory can be applied in practice to strategic and statutory land use planning.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate a high practical and theoretical knowledge of planning law and processes.
2. Critically evaluate knowledge of planning and sustainability and apply this to contemporary issues and practice.
3. Evaluate the environmental implications of urban and regional planning.
4. Demonstrate a capacity to make and explain sustainable and ethical decisions on environmental planning issues.
5. Evaluate planning instruments and policies, interpreting their impact on urban and regional environments.
6. Demonstrate the skills of professional literacy, including communication (oral, written, graphical), interpersonal teamwork, negotiation, resolution) and ethical conduct.

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