Master of Urbanism (Urban and Regional Planning)

About the course

This degree develops an interdisciplinary approach to urbanism with a strong focus on contemporary planning theory and professional planning practice. You will build broad knowledge of cities and specialise in urban and regional planning to contribute across development, policy making and built environment design. The course is delivered face to face and includes a capstone integrated studio. This is a Master coursework program in urban and regional planning. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across the built environment where planning expertise is required, including urban and regional planning, strategic planning and policy work. The program’s studio-based capstone builds experience applying planning concepts to complex real-world projects with stakeholders such as communities, developers and government. Opportunities may include work in consulting, government agencies and development organisations. This is a Master coursework pathway into urban and regional planning careers.

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***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)