Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning course focuses on developing agile and creative thinkers to address challenges in urban and regional centers. Accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia, it provides knowledge on planning laws, applications, and real-world projects, targeting students with relevant undergraduate qualifications.
The future of our urban and regional centres relies on agile, creative thinkers who can bring communities together to collectively work toward solutions to the challenges they face.
In doing so, they need to navigate political, administrative and legislative frameworks in an ethical, sustainable way. In this Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) accredited course, you'll explore the social, economic and environmental challenges affecting communities and help solve real-world problems with the support of several industry partners.
You'll gain an understanding of planning laws and applications, and be encouraged to contribute to real-world projects.
The course is designed for students with an undergraduate qualification in an area related to the built environment, such as architecture, landscape architecture or geography, who seek to gain PIA accreditation to work as a planner. It is not intended for those who hold a PIA-accredited bachelor degree in planning.
Those who hold a bachelor degree in an unrelated field must apply for the Graduate Certificate in Development Planning before progressing to the master degree.
Students who complete the master degree to a high standard can apply for doctoral-level studies. You may also exit the degree at the graduate certificate level.
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
Some lectures in this course may be attended by both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.