UNSW Sydney
1 Year
Become a city planner equipped to shape sustainable and equitable urban futures. This one-year postgraduate diploma combines theory and practice to prepare you for diverse careers in urban and regional planning across government, consultancies, and development sectors.
To gain entry into the Graduate Diploma in City Planning, you'll need a bachelor degree with a credit average or above (Weighted Average Mark 65+). If you don't meet these requirements, you may be eligible to study the Graduate Certificate in City Planning first, then continue with advanced standing into the Diploma. English language proficiency is required; if English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof through English language tests, prior study in English, or other qualifications. UNSW College's Academic English Programs are available if you need to improve your English skills before starting.
The program consists of eight courses covering diverse urban planning topics. Core areas of study include: Urban society, theory, and history; City economics and development; Environmental management and sustainability; City building including infrastructure and transport; Strategic spatial planning; Planning law and administration; Planning research and analysis; and Urban management and development assessment. Additionally, students select sustainability-focused electives, planning-focused electives, and prescribed electives to tailor their learning to specific interests within the urban planning field.
UNSW Sydney is a top 20 global university with a Built Environment school ranked #33 globally for architecture and built environment. The program connects you with Australia's leading urban research centre, the City Futures Research Centre, and provides strong industry links and partnerships. UNSW has been awarded Most Employable students for seven years in a row, and students receive Adobe Creative Cloud subscription for the duration of their studies. You'll study in and learn from one of the world's great cities, with Sydney serving as your classroom.
Graduates can progress into the Master of City Planning to gain professional accreditation with the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). Career opportunities include roles as Strategic Planner, Local Government Planner, Social and Community Planner, Environmental Planner, Urban Consultant, Urban Policy Analyst, Urban Policy Officer, Transport Planner, Urban Designer, Heritage Officer, and Property Developer. Graduates work across all tiers of government (Federal, State, Local), private sector consultancies, property development, and other built environment professions where planning skills are required.
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