About the course

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, social interaction, consumption of nutritious food and contact with nature, which can help to prevent chronic diseases. 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.

　　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

　　You will also develop advanced knowledge of research methodologies and their applications to particular planning research tasks and challenges. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Applicants should normally hold a degree in any discipline, or should have completed the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning.

　　IELTS total [6.5] IELTS reading [6.0] IELTS writing [6.0].TOEFL PBT- 577 with TWE of 4.5. TOEFL IBT - 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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