Master of Urban Management and Planning

About the course

This Master of Urban Management and Planning builds advanced capability in urban planning and management, focusing on the contemporary challenges of city growth and liveability. Based at Parramatta City in the centre of Sydney’s growth corridor, you learn from internationally recognised staff and gain applied understanding relevant to government, private and community contexts. It is a master coursework qualification in urban planning and management within the built environment.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across planning and management in local, state and federal government agencies, consultancies, private developers and community organisations. Career pathways include urban and regional planning support, zoning and development assessment, transport and infrastructure project planning, and sustainability and environmental planning work. This master coursework degree supports professional practice in urban management and planning in the built environment sector.

Living Costs in Parramatta**

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***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)