Urban & Regional Planner and Environmental Planner
Example Course
Master of Environmental Planning
The course addresses the central role of environmental planning in achieving environmental, social and economic sustainability. Essential planning theory is integrated with understandings drawn from biophysical, social, cultural, legal and public policy disciplines. Urban, regional and rural environments are considered, and emphasis is given to planning across all land tenures at catchment and landscape scales. Extensive use of case studies provides students with practical examples of major environmental planning issues.
Teaching of units within the course is linked to an active staff and graduate student research program, and with staff involvements in community, government and industry planning activities. The students undertake an industry placement that provides an opportunity to incorporate the knowledge gained in the course into planning practice.
The Master of Environmental Planning course fully articulates with the Graduate Diploma of Environment Planning.
Study Program: Planning Theory, Process and Application; Planning for Sustainable Land Use Outcomes; and any two subjects from Professional Placement, Sustainable Environmental Management, Environmental Politics and Policy; Planning project
Location
Australia
Duration
1.5 years
Intakes Available
February and July
Entry Requirements
The applicants need to provide the evidence of a bachelor degree at credit level or better in any discipline or a degree or other tertiary qualification deemed by the faculty to be equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree; and for academic and visa purposes; a minimum IELTS test score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0); or TOEFL test score of 600 (PB), 250 (CB) or 92 (iBT); or an acceptable ELICOS score, or equivalent. Other evidence of English language proficiency may be acceptable.
Skills recognition
The course is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) promotes excellence in planning and is the national professional organisation representing qualified planners in Australia.
Career Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, the applicants will be qualified to apply for positions in planning for urban, rural, regional and natural environments. Environmental planners are employed by local and state governments across Australia, the Commonwealth Government, as well as private sector firms such as planning consultants.