Master of Urban and Regional Planning 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of South Australia |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

36,600 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Urban PlanningMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Planners help make inner cities, suburbs and regional towns more liveable and sustainable. Planners shape cities, towns and regions through the development planning policy that integrates infrastructure and services. They develop land use plans, strategies and designs that can improve the quality of life for people and support ecosystem services1.
A key component of this masters degree relates to the planning and development of environmentally sustainable cities and regions that acknowledge social diversity and the need for greater physical activity and contact with nature, which can help to prevent chronic diseases associated with excessive sedentary behaviour. You will also develop advanced research skills when you complete an individual research project under the guidance of a qualified research supervisor.
The courses studied focus on real-world issues and provide you with relevant skills that are transferable in the workplace. You will get the opportunity to practice these skills when you complete a professional work placement or project during your final year.
1Planning Institute of Australia, Become a Planner 2020

Program overview

Main Subject

Urban Planning

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Planners help make inner cities, suburbs and regional towns more liveable and sustainable. Planners shape cities, towns and regions through the development planning policy that integrates infrastructure and services. They develop land use plans, strategies and designs that can improve the quality of life for people and support ecosystem services1.
A key component of this masters degree relates to the planning and development of environmentally sustainable cities and regions that acknowledge social diversity and the need for greater physical activity and contact with nature, which can help to prevent chronic diseases associated with excessive sedentary behaviour. You will also develop advanced research skills when you complete an individual research project under the guidance of a qualified research supervisor.
The courses studied focus on real-world issues and provide you with relevant skills that are transferable in the workplace. You will get the opportunity to practice these skills when you complete a professional work placement or project during your final year.
1Planning Institute of Australia, Become a Planner 2020

Admission requirements

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177+
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6.5+
2 Years
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Jul

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,301 AUD
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International Students

36,600 AUD
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A number of our discipline areas are highly ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, including:

  • Top 100 – Nursing
  • Top 100 – Sports-related Subjects
  • Top 150 – Hospitality & Leisure Management
  • Top 150 – Architecture & Built Environment


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