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About the course
The Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning develops an understanding of how cities and places are shaped physically, socially and environmentally. It builds core knowledge and professional skills for planning practice in Australia, while engaging with the complexity of contemporary global cities. You’ll study key planning theories and debates alongside practical policy, technical and regulatory aspects of urban and regional planning at graduate diploma level in the built environment discipline.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles supporting urban and regional planning across government, consulting and development-related organisations. Typical work includes contributing to strategic planning, policy development, planning assessment and regulatory processes, and advising on place-making and urban outcomes. The course strengthens communication, reasoning and analytical skills used in planning teams working across Australian and international contexts, providing an entry pathway into professional planning practice at graduate diploma level in the built environment discipline.
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***
