C04007v5 Master of Planning

Overview

This course is designed to meet the needs of professionals in the many different aspects of urban development, including planners, architects, engineers, social planners, lawyers, environmental professionals, and those involved in finance, investment and development.

The UTS Planning program attracts a diverse range of high-quality students who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in urban management, property development, urban design, and environmental policy. The program also focuses on sustainability and creative development control.

Course aims

The course concentrates on the relationship between knowledge and action, focusing on the processes by which development takes place and seeking to improve the quality of planning and development control which form an integral part of those processes.

Career options

Planning graduates find work in a range of planning, development and environmental fields. Skills in planning and environmental law, development control, strategic planning, community planning and infrastructure management open up careers in local government departments, infrastructure agencies, state government agencies, and private enterprises (development companies and consultancies).

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

Applicants should possess an appropriate first degree and at least two years' relevant practical experience.

Appropriate first degrees include a Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, geography, economics, property economics, commerce, law, engineering or building. Other qualifications may be accepted if supported by extensive relevant work experience.

Work experience is considered relevant if it includes the holding of a responsible position related to the planning or administration of land, or design, financing, regulation, construction or management of buildings or infrastructure.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a two-year, full-time or three-year, part-time basis.

All lectures, seminars, workshops and site visits are held during four full-time weeks spread through the year. This facilitates interaction and teamwork, and meets the needs of busy professionals and those living outside Sydney.

In the three-year, part-time program, students attend 10 week-long sessions in the first two-and-a-half years and the equivalent of two weeks in the last half year.

Full-time students attend six week-long sessions in each year of the two years of the program in conjunction with part-time students. Between attendance weeks they may attend additional classes and seminars.

Course structure

The Master of Planning requires the completion of 72 credit points of compulsory subjects.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn semester and undertaking the course part time.

Professional recognition

Planning Institute of Australia

This course meets the educational requirements for corporate membership of the Institute.

Other information

Further information is available from the Faculty Student Administration Unit on: