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Master of Urban and Regional Planning

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia, this master’s develops professional capability in urban and regional planning with a focus on how cities and places are shaped physically, socially and environmentally. You’ll build practical planning knowledge and analytical skills for policy, technical and regulatory work. The degree is designed as a postgraduate coursework qualification in urban and regional planning. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for professional planning roles across government, consulting and the private sector, working on urban development, land use, infrastructure and community outcomes. The course supports careers in strategic and statutory planning, development assessment, urban design–related planning, policy and research, and project support for city and regional growth. This is a master’s-level pathway into the urban and regional planning profession. Preparing graduates for engineering management, technical leadership, and specialist design roles across industrial sectors.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

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$49,700 per year

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CSP: A$9,428
Full Fee Paying: A$29,300

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Information

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2 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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MAURREPL4000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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