This course is designed for people with first degrees other than planning to develop the requisite skills and knowledge to enter the planning profession. It examines the theoretical foundations of planning, its legislative and bureaucratic frameworks anddevelops practical skills required by planning practitioners in government agencies and the private sector. 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.
The first degree in any discipline relevant to urban and regional planning.
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
This fee paying course is one and a half years full-time study or equivalent part-time study.
This course is underpinned by principles of sustainability and is designed to prepare graduates for planning practice. The first year of the course introduces planning theory and practice and includes the study of law, theory, plan preparation and urban design. It also imparts an understanding of land development, the functions and ethics of practice in the public and private sectors and the development of integrated plans that serve the needs of government agencies and communities. Finally, students acquire critical analytical research skills in preparation for the final semester of the course which involves the preparation and presentation of a piece of original research.
This course satisifes the academic requirements for corporate membership with the Planning Institute of Australia.
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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12623 | v.4 | Local Planning 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
12625 | v.4 | Regional Planning 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
310064 | v.1 | Introduction to Planning 511 | 18.0 | 12.5 | |
310065 | v.1 | Professional Practice 511 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
5308 | v.7 | Planning Theory 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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307754 | v.1 | Development Processes 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
307755 | v.2 | Integrated Plan Making 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
307756 | v.1 | Planning Research Methods 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
5158 | v.9 | Planning Law 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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310066 | v.1 | Planning Dissertation 611 | 1.0 | 50.0 | |
SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Optional units to select from in Semester 1 (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
308323 | v.1 | Planning for Accessibility 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
310094 | v.1 | Planning for Economic Development 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
310096 | v.1 | Planning Evaluation Techniques 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
310097 | v.1 | Urban Regeneration 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
310099 | v.1 | Planning for Sustainability 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
310102 | v.1 | Planning for Housing 711 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
310188 | v.1 | International Perspectives of Planning 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Optional units to select from in Semester 2 (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
309319 | v.1 | Transport Planning 712 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
309669 | v.1 | Site Planning 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
310095 | v.1 | Landscape Planning and Heritage 712 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
310100 | v.1 | Participatory Planning 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
N1 | Students can select options (up to 50 credits) in any semester. Subject to unit availability. | ||||
Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
2007 | Bentley Campus | Study Period 2 | Y | ||||
2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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.