180203 v.8 Master of Philosophy (Planning)

MA(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 061537F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Approved Award Abbreviation

MA(Curtin)

Introduction

This research degree provides an opportunity for students to develop and apply research skills in order to understand challenges and successfully solve problems in urban and regional planning. It can provide the basis for progression into a PhD candidacyand is suitable for recent graduates or experienced practitioners who wish to investigate a research issue.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A relevant degree with a semester weighted average (SWA) of 70 per cent or better or an equivalent qualification. Applicants with a SWA of less than 70 per cent are required to undertake appropriate bridging units. Selection is based on academic performance, the potential to undertake research, professional references and an interview.

Duration and Availability

The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study. Course duration may be influenced by the discipline previously studied.

Course Organisation

This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analysis will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units. This will increase the stated course duration.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
307756	v.1	Planning Research Methods 512	3.0	25.0
308065	v.1	Master Thesis - Urban and Regional Planning
6267	v.4	Planning Seminar 602	1.0	12.5
				37.5

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Research Term 1	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.