Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications. This course is designed to develop the requisite skills and knowledge to enter the planning profession. It examines the theoretical foundations of planning, its legislative and governance frameworks and develops practical skills required by planning practitioners in government agencies, the private sector and NGOs. It also teaches research skills and develops critical analytical capacities through the completion of a major piece of original planning research. Participation in projects that involve real planning issues and engagement with planning professionals prepare graduates for professional life. Students will have opportunities to experience local, national and international examples of best and worst practice.
Structure
Credit Points: 300
Subjects
- URDE6006 Design and Built Environment Research Methods
- URDE5009 Participatory Planning
- URDE5005 Planning Dissertation Preparation
- URDE5002 Planning for Regions
- URDE5025 Planning Law
- URDE5013 Planning Theory and Context
- URDE3001 Professional Practice in Urban and Regional Planning 1
- URDE1010 Urban Transport Systems
- URDE2007 Site Planning
- URDE6000 Planning Masters Dissertation
- URDE2006 Planning for Housing
- URDE3002 Urban Regeneration
- PRJM6000 Project Management Overview
- PRJM6002 Project Planning and Schedule Management
- PRJM6003 Project Risk Management
- PRJM6004 Project Procurement Management
- SUST5005 Future Cities
- SUST5008 Climate Policy
- SUST5018 People and Planet
- SUST5020 Sustainability, Climate Change and Economics
- SUST5024 Sustainable Waste Management
Standard entry requirements
Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Perth | Domestic: $37,913 International: $52,093 | No |
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