C11001v4 Graduate Certificate 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 property development, urban management, urban design and environmental policy. The program also focuses on sustainability and creative development control. Students acquire skills in planning and environmental law, development control, strategic planning, community planning and infrastructure management.

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

Graduates find work in a range of planning, development and environmental fields. Career options include positions in infrastructure agencies, local government departments, state government agencies and private enterprises (development companies and consultancies).

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

To be eligible for entry, an applicant should possess an appropriate first degree and at least one year's 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 design, finance, regulation, construction or management of buildings or infrastructure.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a one-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.

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate in Planning requires the completion of four compulsory subjects totalling 24 credit points.

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: