128211 v.4 Graduate Certificate in Development Planning

Introduction

This course provides an introduction to the planning principles, practices and techniques used by urban and regional planners. Examples and applications draw on Western Australian, interstate and overseas examples. It can be seen as a stand-alone qualification in its own right, or as the first step towards the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, which is a full professional qualification. It can also provide mid-career training for practising planners from developing countries. A distinguishing characteristic of the course is the use of interdisciplinary knowledge and techniques in addressing environmental, social and design issues of concern to the community. It is now widely accepted that successful human settlements must be properly planned and a range of statutory and non-statutory controls exist at all levels of government to protect the public interest in the development process. The involvement of individuals and community groups in the preparation and implementation of plans is now considered vital to successful development outcomes.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution or vocational skills and knowledge in relevant professional areas where it can be demonstrated through professional work experience the capacity to successfully undertake this program

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time study. Whilst part-time study is available most units are timetabled during the day, and part-time students will need to make arrangement to attend classes held during the day. Field trips are also likely to be held during the day.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. There may be a field trip in the course, and additional expense may be expected with these trips (depending on unit selection).

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.

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.