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

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction International Development Urban Planning View 50 other Masters in Civil Engineering & Construction in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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.

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 24 months.
National

9315 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9315 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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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