Graduate Certificate in City Planning

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in City Planning at UNSW Sydney introduces key concepts and tools for contemporary urban and regional planning. You’ll develop foundational knowledge of planning systems, city-making processes and the social, environmental and economic factors shaping urban change. Designed for early-career professionals or those seeking a pathway to further study, it provides a focused postgraduate entry point into city planning within the built environment discipline.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level or support roles across planning and the built environment, including positions in local or state government, consulting and property or infrastructure organisations. The qualification can assist with roles such as planning assistant/officer, development assessment support, policy or strategic planning support, and urban project coordination. It also provides a pathway toward further postgraduate study in planning and related built environment fields.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)