Overview

As we adapt to global changes that impact our cities including climate change and deepening inequality, concerns for community health and safety, and the emergence of global city-regions, planning has never been more critical.

Because practicing planners work closely with other disciplines, the interdisciplinary approach to teaching of the Urban Planning program at University of Melbourne will prepare you to work effectively and collaboratively in industry.

Specialisations

Develop expertise in an area of specialisation to prepare yourself for a focused career. As well as core courses, electives and a research thesis, you will complete four courses in any of the following areas. These subjects are listed by themes which reflect research and teaching interests within the Urban Planning Program:

International Development and Planning
Transport
Social Planning
Environment
Property
Bushfire Planning
Analytic Methods

It is not necessary to limit choice to any one theme: specialisation electives can be taken in any combination.

Careers

Urban planners work with teams of related professionals such as architects, landscape architects, engineers, environmental scientists, economists, property valuers, real estate developers, lawyers and sociologists.

Some of the firms our graduates work for are:

Department of Environment
Land
Water & Planning
City of Melbourne
Urbis
Victorian Planning Authority
Tract Consultants
Moreland City Council
Darebin City Council

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning Theory and History
Analytical Methods
Planning Law & Statutory Planning
The Economies of Cities and Regions
Strategic Plan Making
Urban Sustainability and Climate Change
Urban Coding and Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 002524M

In order to be considered for entry applicants must meet the following criteria:

An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent); and
A Personal Statement of up to 500 words; and
Satisfy the University of Melbourne's English Language Requirement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45984 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

42976 AUD / year

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Funding

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