Develop your knowledge and skills further in the field of urban and regional planning by completing a Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning.
Introduction
Urban and regional planners are responsible for ensuring that cities, towns and regions have vibrant economies and communities, provide for a high quality of life, and are environmentally sustainable.
To achieve this, planners need a good understanding of the way in which societies, economies and environments operate and interact.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning will have a solid understanding of urban and regional planning and the research skills to solve complex planning issues.
Domestic students may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place within this course.
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Course description, features and facilities
Urban and Regional Planning focuses on some of the major challenges facing society, including the population explosion, rapid urbanisation, poverty and homelessness, land use conflict, cultural diversity, economic development, and ecological sustainability. Students are also provided with the knowledge and skills to help resolve major urban and regional problems. Ultimately, graduates will contribute to the creation of liveable communities, vibrant economies and sustainable places.
UWA is well equipped for teaching and research in urban and regional planning and our teaching is supported by the world class research of the Centre for Regional Development and the Urban Design Centre of Western Australia (UDC). UWA has strong links with the Planning Institute Australia (WA).
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Structure
The course consists of units to a total of 48 points comprising eight coursework units chosen from an approved list of units.
| Key to availability of units: |
S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; S3 = summer teaching period; N/A = not available in 2013;
NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period; * = to be advised |
The course consists of units to a total value of 48 points comprising all of the following units:
| S1 | PLNG4401 | Planning Theory and Practice |
| S1 | PLNG4402 | Planning Law |
| S2 | PLNG4403 | Planning and Governance |
| S2 | PLNG4404 | Statutory Planning |
| S2 | PLNG4410 | Geography and Planning Practicum |
| NS | PLNG4411 | Urban and Regional Analysis |
| S2, NS | ENVT4411 | Geographic Information Systems Applications |
| S1, S2 | SCIE4403 | The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science |
Career opportunities
Planners are employed by local governments, state governments (such as the Department of Planning) and in private practice, in areas such as regional development, public administration, public policy, social research, teaching, and land development. Graduates of this course are also employable internationally, helping to solve social, economic and environmental problems in other parts of the world.
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Further study opportunities
Students with a Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning can pursue further studies by completing the Master of Urban and Regional Planning .
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These pages are under review and are being updated.
Check the Entrance requirements
This course is available to Australian and international students.
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- Admission Requirements
- English competency
- Advanced standing
Admission Requirements
A bachelor's degree from this University with a relevant major or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning of this university or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.
English competency
Advanced standing
If you have undertaken prior tertiary study within the last five years, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit and/or exemption).
Applications for advanced standing are assessed upon acceptance of any offer of admission made by the University.
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- Prerequisites
- English competency
- Advanced standing
Prerequisites
As a rule, international students must:
- Have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard;
- Meet the specific prerequisites for the course. (Refer to admission requirements for this course)
- Meet UWA's English language requirement.
English competency
All prospective international students must meet the English language proficiency requirements of the University. The most common international examination used in applications is the IELTS (academic) and the University’s requirement is an overall score of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) for most coursework courses.
Please refer to our English language competency requirements to see a list of other accepted examinations. The University accepts a number of qualifications and any not listed will be considered on an individual basis.
Advanced standing
Students with previous tertiary level qualifications will be considered for advanced standing (credit).
These pages are under review and will be updated in early 2013.
How to apply
This course is available to Australian and international students.
On this page
- Application Deadlines
- How to apply
- Fees
- Contact details - admission information
Application Deadlines
Semester 1: 23 January
Semester 2: 26 June
How to apply
Submit a completed application form
Fees
Annual fee: $8360.
As some units vary in cost, the actual student contribution will depend on the mix of units you choose. See the unit costs website for details of individual unit costs.
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- Application Deadlines
- How to apply
- Fees
- Contact details - admission information
Application Deadlines
While there are no strict application deadlines for the submission of international postgraduate coursework applications, prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply with sufficient time to allow for the processing of their application and to secure a student visa.
Postgraduate coursework applications generally take four weeks from receipt of an application to offer.
How to apply
International postgraduate applicants must complete the postgraduate application form and submit it through an authorised UWA overseas representative or directly to the UWA International Centre.
Fees
$30980, per year.
This figure has been arrived at by assuming that you study a full-time study load for one year made up of units all within the same fee band. As some units vary in cost, the actual student fee will depend on the mix of units you choose. The international student fees page has further details.
UWA International Centre (M352)
- Address
- The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, Perth
Western Australia 6009
- Telephone
- (+61 8) 6488 3939
- Fax
- (+61 8) 9382 4071
- Contacts
- International Centre
- Enquire on-line
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- Opening hours
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- About UWA
- Find out what makes UWA an internationally recognised university.
- Foundation and preparatory courses
- There are a range of programs available to help give you the opportunity to gain the academic qualifications or prerequisites required for admission to UWA.
- Social life on campus
- There are over 20,000 students enrolled at UWA - lots of new friends not only from Perth and Western Australia but from all areas in Australia and around the world.
These pages are under review and will be updated in early 2013.
