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Master of Urban and Regional Planning
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Admission Requirements
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
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(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or
(2) completion of the Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning; or
(3) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
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About the course
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- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Please refer to the UWA Handbook
- Postgraduate
- 72560
- 074960F
Why study the Master of Urban and Regional Planning?
- Become a critical thinker with rigorous skills in the pragmatic and theoretical art of strategic planning, policy analysis and plan-making
- Be influential in planning and shaping the economic, social and ecological characteristics of cities and region
- The Master of Urban and Regional Planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and graduates are eligible to apply for membership
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Put theory into practice
Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.
Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Hugo Mackenzie-Rae
Bachelor of Arts (Human Geography and Planning) and Master of Urban and Regional Planning
I studied Urban and Regional Planning because I have a keen interest in understanding the dynamics of how cities function, and what impact we as planners can make in shaping cities now and into the future.
Hugo Mackenzie-Rae
I studied Urban and Regional Planning because I have a keen interest in understanding the dynamics of how cities function, and what impact we as planners can make in shaping cities now and into the future.
Another reason for studying urban planning was that it covers a broad spectrum of topics and gives you a variety of skillsets which allow you to transverse various sectors (such as working with policies and legislation, creating future strategy documents that guide cities/regions growth or working within a niche umbrella of urban planning such as transport planning, transport modelling or land-use modelling).
I enjoyed the real-life applicability of many of the units within the course, with various field trips involved to ensure that you understand the applications of theoretical concepts.
Many of the lecturers, tutors and facilitators are also very passionate about their field of expertise, which as a student provides you with a wealth of opportunities to pick their brains on various aspects of the course.
There is also a strong emphasis on group projects, which at times can be challenging, but I feel are very worthwhile given the importance of teamwork in the workplace.
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning provided me with a suitable set of skills which allowed me to transition seamlessly into my first job outside University (at a Local Government in Perth). Things the UWA course offered that prepared me for my current position included:
- What levers impact development progressing forward, primarily focussed around West Australian legislation
- The ability to effectively liaise with stakeholders on a variety of projects, which was bolstered by the various group projects and presentations to external audiences to gage their feedback
- Being provided the opportunity of work placement, which gave me hands on experience in the workplace
Course accreditation
Graduates of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning will have:
- have advanced understanding of how the complex interplay of environmental, economic, social and political processes influence the spatial organisation of human activities at a range of scales, from global to local;
- understanding of the legal and administrative systems underlying planning;
- understanding of the links between planning and urban and regional development;
- understanding of political, governance and policy processes in urban and regional planning within local and state government an appreciation of the role of planning in shaping the economic, social, environmental and ecological characteristics of cities and regions;
- understanding of the geographic methods, and policy and planning instruments used to resolve urban and regional problems;
- understanding of the legal and administrative systems underlying planning;
- understanding the links between planning and urban and regional development an ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research into urban and regional problems; and
- become a professional urban and regional planner by graduating with a degree that is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).