191304 v.3 Master of Arts (Urban Studies)

MA(Curtin)

Introduction
This course provides the opportunity for practising planners, architects and graduates of other disciplines such as geography, economics, social science, environmental science, engineering and surveying to develop a wider range of contemporary skills andknowledge, and an opportunity to apply these in project work or applied research. Course objectives include assisting the professions through the introduction of new expertise and perspectives and enhancing the career prospects of graduating students. The course is designed to accommodate individualised study programs to meet particular needs in areas such as - public finance, urban design, resource allocation, administration, management, and information technology and assist in relating these to the profession.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelors degree in planning, architecture or a related discipline.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
The first year of the course is similar to the Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning. The content of certain units is adapted to individual interests in a manner supporting proposed project work. The second year is be based on an individualised study program, made up of applied research methods, planning seminar, optional units and an approved project or dissertation. Coursework units are taken from the Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning, the Bachelor of Arts in Urban andRegional Planning, and other courses offered at Curtin. Course work from other Australian and overseas universities can also be included with appropriate approval. Coursework units, supervised independent study, and project work are selected in consultation with academic staff.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

5158 v.7 * Planning Law 511 4.0 12.5

5163 v.6 * Planning Administration 511 4.0 25.0

5312 v.5 Urban Change 511 6.0 50.0

5385 v.4 Planning Report 591 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12631 v.2 Strategic Planning 512 3.0 12.5

5308 v.5 Planning Theory 512 3.0 25.0

5314 v.5 Planning Report 592 1.0 50.0

5659 v.3 * Planning Issues 512 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

4593 v.3 Project Report 601 8.0 37.5

6264 v.3 Applied Research Methods 601 2.0 12.5

SELECT 2 ELECTIVES 50.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

4594 v.2 Project Report 602 8.0 37.5

6267 v.3 Planning Seminar 602 1.0 12.5

SELECT 2 ELECTIVES 50.0

100.0

* Students may substitute an elective unit for this unit.

NB Students select elective units with the approval of the course coordinator.

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2003 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y
2003 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.