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Master of Urban Planning
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne, recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia, focuses on Australian and international policy and planning for human settlements amid climate change, inequality and population growth. Students complete eight core subjects, four specialisation subjects, a capstone or minor thesis, and two multidisciplinary electives from areas such as economics, engineering or public health.
Graduates work in government departments and agencies, local councils, and private and public sector planning roles in Australia and internationally.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 9 parts
Core subjects
- Planning Theory and History
- Analytical Methods
- Planning Law & Statutory Planning
- The Economies of Cities and Regions
- Strategic Plan Making
- Climate Change & Sustainability Planning
- Urban Coding and Design
- Participatory Planning
Subjects
- MSD Minor Thesis Part 1
- MSD Minor Thesis Part 2
Environment
- Urban Environmental Policy and Planning
- Building Resilient Settlements
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Ecology for Design
- Green Infrastructure for Liveable Cities
- The Politics of Food
- Energy & Carbon in the Built Environment
- Place Making for The Built Environment
- Rural and Regional Planning
- Urban Futures Studio
Social Planning
- City Lights: Cities, Culture and History
- Human Environments Relations
- Building the Brief: People Process Place
- Inclusive Cities
- Healthy Communities
- Design for Ageing
- Social Impact Assessment and Evaluation
- Foundations of Social Policy
- Studio Co-urban
International Development and Planning
- Managing Global City Regions
- Cities Without Slums
- Planning Asia Pacific Cities Studio
- City Leadership
- International Planning
Transport
- Introduction to Transport and Land Use
- Public Transport Network Planning
- Transport Systems
- Urban Transport Politics
- Freight Systems
Analytic Methods
- GIS In Planning, Design & Development
- Urban Design Theory
- Urban Economic Analysis
- Social Research Methods
Property
- Housing Markets, Policy and Planning
- International Property Development B
- International Real Estate Economics
- Property Development
- Financial Engineering in Property
- Realising The Knowledge Economy
Bushfire Planning
- Bushfire Urban Planning
- Building Behaviour in Bushfires
- Patterns and Processes of Landscape Fire
- Bushfire Planning & Management
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent.
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