C07002v6 Graduate Diploma in Planning

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Overview

This course provides students with a thorough understanding of the economic, sociological, environmental and other theoretical and practical knowledge underpinning the governance in urban management and urban development. It has a strong focus on sustainable urban development.

With an engaged and practical approach, this course focuses on urban planning and development processes, sustainability and creative development control and enhances knowledge and skills in urban management, property development, urban design and environmental policy. Property development and planning students study a common first year, which develops a mutual understanding of how to balance private and public interests in urban development.

Course aims

Graduates of this course understand the nature and methods of planning and urban management and the interdependency of various urban policy fields, agencies and institutions that enable sound urban outcomes. They can responsibly participate in planning debates, apply sound and appropriate urban design principles, communicate at a superior level and constructively reflect on planning methods and practice.

Graduates also recognise and develop ethical, just and professional methodological approaches and practices.

Career options

Skills in planning and environmental law, development control, strategic planning, community planning and infrastructure management open up careers in government departments and agencies, local government, major development companies and private consulting firms.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 575 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 90 overall with a writing score of 21; or DEEP: C; or PTE: 64

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

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

An example program is below.

Articulation with UTS courses

Exit award

This exit-only course enables students enrolled in the master's course to exit after completing 48 credit points of study and gain a graduate diploma qualification.

Other information

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