Master of Urban and Regional Planning

University of South Australia - City West Campus

Australia,South Australia

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 40,900/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jul 2025

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Australia, South Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1991

Total Students: 37,000 +

Int. Students: 5,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

61-68 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

Master of Urban and Regional Planning

Program Overview

Planners help make inner cities, suburbs and regional towns more liveable and sustainable. Planners shape cities, towns and regions through the development planning policy that integrates infrastructure and services. They develop land use plans, strategies and designs that can improve the quality of life for people and support ecosystem services.

A key component of this masters degree relates to the planning and development of environmentally sustainable cities and regions that acknowledge social diversity and the need for greater physical activity, social interaction, consumption of nutritious food and contact with nature, which can help to prevent chronic diseases. You will also develop advanced research skills when you complete an individual research project under the guidance of a qualified research supervisor.

The courses studied focus on real-world issues and provide you with relevant skills that are transferable in the workplace. You will get the opportunity to practice these skills when you complete a professional work placement or project during your final year.


What you'll learn

This masters degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical expertise needed to embark on a career in the field of urban and regional planning.


You will learn about:

  • Sustainable urban design and development
  • Planning governance and policy
  • Planning for healthy cities
  • Planning law and ethics
  • Development assessment
  • Social policy and community based planning
  • Transport and planning

You will also develop advanced knowledge of research methodologies and their applications to particular planning research tasks and challenges.

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