Accredited with the Planning Institute of Australia (highly regarded for practicing professionals), this course will give you the advanced skills you need to secure a leadership role, in fields ranging from elemental urban and regional planning through to program development and project implementation. By examining contemporary issues like social, economic and environmental factors, you’ll also author a significant piece of research that will demonstrate your literary and oral competency (great prep for future client presentations). With innovation in infrastructure development emerging as a national priority, it’s time for you to master the art of shaping our future communities. Study a Master of Urban and Regional Planning at UC and you will: develop an enhanced understanding of the theory and practice of planning across government and community expectations as a vehicle for change in urban and regional environments develop capabilities in problem solving and policy response in a multi-disciplinary context, with an emphasis on developing effective workplace skills through a focus on team work and personal communication attributes understand the concept of professional ethics and social responsibility within the planning community study the key social, economic and environmental considerations in urban and regional planning, including the role of the private sector, the community and the importance of regulation in the interface of urban and regional development.

Opportunities exist for Master of Urban and Regional Planning graduates in a range of sectors, including: local, state and federal government departments involved with urban affairs development companies environmental management community development heritage conservation.