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Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning

Graduate Certificate.
The University of Queensland

80

in world overall ranking*

14

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning provides a fast, flexible pathway into planning for graduates from any discipline and professionals seeking to broaden their expertise. Designed with industry input, it balances planning theory with practical learning and allows you to tailor study through a wide range of electives. The program can also act as a stepping stone into further postgraduate study in urban planning at UQ. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in urban and regional planning across public and private sectors, contributing to environmentally, socially and economically sustainable decisions. The program supports career development in areas such as strategic planning, community and stakeholder engagement, transport planning, environmental and climate-responsive planning, and applied demographic analysis. It suits those looking to enter planning practice or strengthen their capabilities in built-environment related roles.


Living Costs in Brisbane**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,467 - 1,940
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,073 - 1,419
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$26,264 per program

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Information

tick icon Duration

6 months

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February, July

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External
St Lucia

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5780

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconUQ HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconUQ EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

20% of tuition fees

tick iconUQ COVID-19 OFFSHORE ONLINE STUDY TUITION FEE REBATE

12.5% of tuition fees

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