Master of Urban and Regional Planning

The Master of Urban and Regional Planning is your pathway to the professional world of planning and is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.Urban and Regional Planners develop specialised knowledge in environmental design and strategic planning for well-structured cities, including the sustainable management of towns and cities.

This program focuses on developing an understanding of the ways that cities and sites are constructed physically, socially and environmentally.You will develop the professional communication skills, reasoning and analytical processes required to make valuable contributions to the policy, technical and regulatory aspects of urban and regional planning.

The teaching curriculum covers both Australian and international contexts.A specialisation is also available by selecting from the range of options offered in the Heritage Conservation stream.

The program is a member of the United Nations Habitat University Network Initiative.Commonwealth Supported PlacesCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for postgraduate study for eligible domestic students.

This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA).

CSPs are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.

Admission requirement

This course is for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in human geography, design or related field seeking a professional education in urban and regional planning. It is also ideal for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments or for those working in the field who wish to expand their knowledge and skills.

What you'll study