Master of Planning
Equip yourself with the critical thinking, negotiation skills, and strategic insight to solve complex urban and regional planning challenges.
Best for:Best for design, geography, architecture, or environmental science graduates seeking a professional career in urban planning and policy.
Overview
The Master of Planning at the University of Technology Sydney offers an innovative professional pathway for design, property, and planning practitioners. The curriculum moves beyond traditional regulatory approval processes to treat planning as a vital collaborative mechanism connecting communities, governments, and developers. Students develop creative problem-solving and stakeholder negotiation abilities tailored to modern residential, commercial, and infrastructure contexts. The program is designed to cultivate adaptive thinkers capable of delivering sustainable solutions to contemporary built environment challenges.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework units covering urban planning principles, policies, and regulatory frameworks
- Engage in collaborative studio projects addressing real-world residential, commercial, and infrastructure issues
- Analyze complex spatial and socio-economic datasets to formulate strategic development solutions
- Participate in multidisciplinary teamwork and stakeholder negotiation exercises
- Develop research papers or practical project reports addressing contemporary planning challenges
Requirements
Degree required: Recognized bachelor degree at a pass level in an approved discipline, or equivalent professional qualifications
Degree offered: Master Degree (By Coursework)
Language: English; Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0, or TOEFL equivalent
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in geography, economics, architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, GIS, law, environmental science, community development, property economics, or planning
- Demonstrated ability to think critically about community and governmental relationships
- Basic problem-solving and teamwork capabilities
- Capacity to manage complex coursework and project deadlines
- Applicants must hold a recognized bachelor degree in a relevant discipline, or a completed UTS Graduate Certificate/Diploma in a related field at credit level, or an unrelated bachelor degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
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How to apply
Submit your application directly through the university's official course admissions portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and English language test scores are uploaded prior to the deadline.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
- CV
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