C07002v5 Graduate Diploma in 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

Career options include positions in planning, development and environmental fields. Skills in community planning, development control, infrastructure management, planning and environmental law, and strategic planning open up careers in local government departments, infrastructure agencies, state government agencies, and private enterprises (development companies and consultancies).

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 and 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 the design, finance, regulation, construction or management of buildings or infrastructure.

Course duration and attendance

The Graduate Diploma in Planning is offered as a two-year, part-time terminating course.

All lectures, seminars, workshops and site visits are held during four full-time weeks spread through the year.

Course structure

The Graduate Diploma in Planning requires the completion of eight 6-credit-point subjects, totalling 48 credit points of study.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn semester.

Other information

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