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Master of Urban Planning

Masters.
The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Urban Planning is a professional degree focused on Australian and international urban policy and planning for human settlements. It addresses contemporary challenges affecting cities such as climate change, inequality, and community health and safety. The program emphasises an interdisciplinary learning approach to prepare graduates to work collaboratively across built-environment and related fields.

What you might learn

Students develop advanced understanding of urban planning policy and practice in both Australian and international contexts. The course builds capability to analyse and respond to population and environmental pressures shaping cities and regions. It also strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration skills required for professional planning work alongside allied disciplines.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue planning roles across government, consultancy and the private sector, contributing to land-use planning, strategic planning and urban policy development. Career pathways may include working on city and regional planning projects that address sustainability, resilience, infrastructure and community wellbeing. The degree supports employment in interdisciplinary built-environment teams where planners coordinate with designers, architects and other stakeholders.

Entry requirements

IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. Access Melbourne is available.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

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$56,992 per year

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Information

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2 years

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March, July

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Parkville

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MC-URPL

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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