Planning

About the course

This accredited Master of Planning prepares you for professional practice in urban and regional planning, with a strong focus on statutory planning and policy development. Based at Parramatta in the heart of Sydney’s growth corridor, you’ll engage with real urban challenges and build research-informed skills across governance, sustainability and economic development. The degree also covers transport planning, spatial analysis, and planning law for Master-level planning practice.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across government and the private sector, supporting the planning and management of cities, regions and communities. Career directions include work in local, state and federal planning agencies, consultancy and development-related organisations. Typical areas of practice include zoning and land-use planning, social policy development, and sustainability and environmental planning, aligned with Master-level pathways in urban and regional planning.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as environmental consultant, architect, architectural critic, urban planner, policymaker, advisor/ consultant, and etc. in companies including AECOM, The Australian Institute of Architects, Royal BAM Group, Lend Lease Group, Brookfield Multiplex, and etc.

Living Costs in Parramatta**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,562 - 2,066
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2022)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com