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Overview
In the Master of Urban and Regional Planning from University of New England you will research and learn new technologies, analyse problems, and generate creative solutions. Your learned, transferable skills in critical analysis, planning, and management will set you up for success in your profession — this course will help future proof your career.
Why study the Master of Urban and Regional Planning with UNE?
Through our fully-accredited course, gain the knowledge and skills to excel as a professional planner, with competence and confidence that your knowledge is up to date with the skills to communicate to wide audience groups, strategize, and solve problems.
You’ll gain specialist knowledge across a range of important study areas including geography, sociology, law, public policy and economics so you can competently deliver the best professional planning outcomes for small- and large-scale developments across urban and regional contexts.
Together, we will explore a range of complex planning problems and learn knowledge and skills across a range of integrated study areas that contribute to finding sustainable planning solutions for communities, business and governments. Your assessment tasks will include project-based, real-life contexts. You’ll be steps ahead to apply your structural and statutory knowledge to built and natural environments within the legislative framework controlling land use.
Career outcomes
As an urban and regional planning expert, you could gain work as a consultant or as an employee in the public or private sector with high-level policy advice and research roles.
Planning jobs could include the design of new suburbs or housing estates, coastal and environmental development projects, creating energy-efficient housing and new transport services for sustainable communities.
Accreditation
Our Master of Urban and Regional Planning is fully accredited with the Planning Institute of Australia.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Economic Change and Urban Development
- Architecture and Urban Design
- Principles of Development Control
- Population, Health and Environment
- Planning Theory and Practice
- Applied Research Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 57
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
72 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Landscape Architecture Environmental Management Urban Planning View 40 other Masters in Urban Planning in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 57
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Code 069344F
A candidate shall:
- hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a discipline related to the built environment including architecture, planning, environment or geography; or
- hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning (including at least one 500-level unit) from the University of New England or equivalent AQF Level 8 qualification (including at least one 500-level unit) and attained at least a Credit average in 48 credit points.
Tuition Fee
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International
28216 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28216 AUD per year during 18 months. -
National
25336 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25336 AUD per year during 18 months.
- Commonwealth Supported Place (quotas apply): $10,380
Living costs for Armidale
1500 - 2100 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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