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Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Curtin University's Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree. This course is designed to develop the requisite skills and knowledge to enter the planning profession. It examines the theoretical foundations of planning, its legislative and governance frameworks and develops practical skills required by planning practitioners in government agencies, the private sector and NGOs. It also teaches research skills and develops critical analytical capacities through the completion of a major piece of original planning research. Participation in projects that involve real planning issues and engagement with planning professionals prepare graduates for professional life. Students will have opportunities to experience local, national and international examples of best and worst practice. Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Year 1: Design and Built Environment Research Methods
- Participatory Planning
- Planning Dissertation Preparation
- Planning for Regions
- Planning Law
- Planning Theory and Context
- Professional Practice in Urban and Regional Planning 1 Year 2: Planning Masters Dissertation
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Applicants will be assessed on a case by case basis. Typically applicants with a Bachelor or postgraduate degree with the 100 credits (or equivalent) content closely related to urban and regional planning will be allowed direct entry into the Master of Urban and Regional Planning. Applicants from degrees without urban and regional planning content will be able to apply for entry via the Graduate Certificate in Development Planning. Applicants with considerable work/life experience in urban and regional planning are able to apply for up to 33 percent credit value of the course or one year (whichever is the lesser) after completing the Graduate Certificate in Development Planning. Applicants for a Master Degree (Coursework) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.
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