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About the course
The Graduate Diploma in City Planning at UNSW Sydney provides foundational postgraduate training in contemporary urban and regional planning. You’ll explore planning frameworks, urban analysis and policy processes to understand how cities grow and change. The program builds practical capability to work with communities and stakeholders on land use and development challenges, delivered as a one-year Graduate Diploma in the built environment. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue planning and built-environment roles across government, consulting and development sectors. Typical pathways include assistant/graduate planner positions, strategic and land-use planning support, development assessment and policy analysis roles, and work on urban renewal, infrastructure and community planning projects. This qualification prepares you for professional entry or progression in city planning practice as a Graduate Diploma in Architecture & Building.
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***
