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Overview
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning offered by the University of Queensland is designed for recent graduates in any field, and for established planning professionals.
For your two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) studies, you'll select from more than 20 courses, providing you with advanced knowledge of strategic structural and statutory approaches to improve built and natural environments. You'll address current problems facing cities and discuss the needs and capabilities for the future.
Courses cover the legislative frameworks controlling land use, address key issues in resource management and environmental planning, examine the role of communities in planning processes, and explore the design dimension of urban planning.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:- Urban planner
- Regional planner
- Urban engineer
- Heritage conservation officer
- Resource manager
Accreditation
Planning Institute of Australia
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning
- Climate Change & Environmental Management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Transport Planning
- Citymaking: Theory & Practice
- Community Participation in Planning
- Urban Design Theory & Practice
- Plan Making
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 87
Credits
32 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction International Development Urban Planning View 48 other Masters in International Development in AustraliaAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 64
TOEFL® IBT 87
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 077535K
- Bachelor degree in any field; or Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning. UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above on a 7 point scale.
Tuition Fee
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International
41936 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41936 AUD per year during 24 months. -
National
29970 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29970 AUD per year during 24 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
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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