Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Planners help make spaces and life more liveable. Planners shape cities, towns and regions through the management of development, infrastructure and services. They develop plans, strategies and designs to shape communities, to improve the quality of life for its people and environment. A key component of this masters degree relates…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Planners help make spaces and life more liveable. Planners shape cities, towns and regions through the management of development, infrastructure and services. They develop plans, strategies and designs to shape communities, to improve the quality of life for its people and environment.
A key component of this masters degree relates to the planning and development of sustainable cities and regions. 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 pivot around 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.
What you’ll learn
This masters degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical expertise needed to embark on a career in the field of urban and regional planning.
You will learn about:
sustainable urban design and development
planning governance and policy
planning for healthy cities
planning law and ethics
development assessment
social policy and community based planning
transport and planning
research techniques
You will also develop an advanced knowledge of research methodologies and their applications in the fields of architecture, art and design.
Your career
Planners work at local, national and international levels and are involved in a diverse range of professional activities, including environmental, social, heritage, transport and community planning, and urban design. Planners often find employment with local, state and federal governments and in private consultancies.
This degree opens up excellent career opportunities for graduates. Graduates may be involved in:
planning and designing towns and suburbs
development assessment
environmental and transport planning
social and community based planning
the protection of heritage buildings and landscapes
planning of healthy cities
neighbourhood and urban regeneration
development of regional and rural communities.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should normally hold a degree in any discipline, or should have completed the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson’s test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
