Overview

The Graduate DIploma in Urban and Regional Planning at University of Queensland is designed for recent graduates in any field, and for established professionals who wish to extend their skills and expertise. It will also help provide a preparation for entry into a masters program.

For your 1 year of full-time studies, you'll select from more than 20 courses providing you with a high level of specialised knowledge together with valuable skills associated with your selected areas of study.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Urban and regional planner

Strategic land use coordinator

Development assessment officer

Spatial planner

Urban design coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic Planning: Theory & Practice

Climate Change & Environmental Management

Community Planning & Participation

Applied Demography

Transport Planning

Planning Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

16 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Transport Management Urban Planning View 5 other Masters in Transport Management in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 025980G

Bachelor degree in any field; or Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning. UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above on a 7 point scale.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

47200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47200 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

8948 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8948 AUD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Urban and Regional Planning.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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