City Planning

Planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession which plays a pivotal role in decisions shaping the future of cities and regions.

Planners need to see the whole picture:

we need to be good thinkers, good analysts and good communicators.

We work with stakeholders across the spectrum of interests - … For more content click the Read More button below.Planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession which plays a pivotal role in decisions shaping the future of cities and regions.

Planners need to see the whole picture:

we need to be good thinkers, good analysts and good communicators.

We work with stakeholders across the spectrum of interests - from global developers to local communities - to foster feasible, equitable and sustainable outcomes.

Sydney and NSW provide a fantastic laboratory to help understand the crucial role played by planners in addressing complex challenges, systematically placed in its global context through critical analysis and drawing upon best practice.

The Graduate Certificate in City Planning [GCCP] degree is designed for students with an undergraduate qualification in a related discipline seeking to move into a planning or planning-related field.

It is also tailored for professionals working in other sectors, especially those whose work may intersect with the planning system or requires involvement with planning agencies.

Subject to progress, students can articulate from the GCCP into the Graduate Diploma or Master of City Planning.The Grad Cert in City Planning aims to produce high quality graduates who have acquired UNSW Graduate attributes and are capable, through their skills, knowledge and experience, of undertaking a wide range of tasks required of a qualified planning practitioner.

As well as preparing for the profession, a planning degree provides lifelong analytical, collaborate and communication skills much in demand more widely.Read More

Core Courses

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses.keyboard_arrow_down

• PLAN71406 UOCLand & Environment Law
• PLAN71416 UOCLand Use Policy & Practice
• PLAN71426 UOCCity Equity & Wellbeing
• PLAN71436 UOCUrban Design
• PLAN71456 UOCCity Building - Infrastructure Planning
• PLAN71466 UOCCity Economics, Urban Development & Finance
• PLAN71476 UOCPlanning Techniques & Analysis
• PLAN71486 UOCStrategic Spatial Planning
• One of the followingSUSD00016 UOCSustainable Development and the Urban EnvironmentSUSD00046 UOCSustainability and Habitability

A Bachelor's degree with a credit average or above (WAM of 65+). Students applying for either the Grad. Dip or MCP who do not meet these standard admission requirements, may be able to enter the Grad. Cert. This will be at the discretion of he Program Director or Academic Coordinator who will assess applications on a case-by-case basis.

1.Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in order to address multi-scalar challenges and perspectives shaping space and placeScholarsGlobal Citizens

2.Examine and evaluate international issues, perspectives and opportunities within their field of study Global Citizens

3.Apply concepts and principles of urban planning in practiceGlobal Citizens

4.Implement systematic knowledge and analytical skills to synthesise complex information and reach appropriate evidence-based decisions to inform planning issues and actions LeadersScholars

5.Develop innovative and multidisciplinary knowledge and planning approaches to facilitate and influence appropriate social, economic and environmental outcomes ScholarsGlobal CitizensLeaders