Master of Environmental Planning
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Overview
The Master of Environmental Planning is a holistic, inter-disciplinary and flexible program. Compulsory units of study develop professional skills and knowledge in matters important to planning practice, while the program also allows students to pursue their special interests, such as environmental and resources management, sustainable development in urban and non-urban planning contexts, and planning for climate change adaptation.
Key features
This program provides education and training in planning with particular emphasis on the interdisciplinary study of the environment.
Minimum course duration
1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
865824 - On-campus
Suitable for
Those working in and wanting to move into the planning area and/or to gain perspective of an interdisciplinary approach to environmental planning.
HECS Course fee
AUD $8,050 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
The basic admission qualification is the completion of a recognised Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience required
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 48 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and thereby enables graduates of the program to take up membership of the PIA and pursue career opportunities in public and private sector positions which may require recognised professional PIA qualifications.
The program is accredited every 5 years. During their 2009 visit PIA noted the strengths of the program from their interviews with students: "flexibility including the use of intensive subjects; helpful staff; teaching style and use of project based and research based methods; small class sizes integrated with students from other areas of study; multi-disciplinary approaches and integration between subjects."
Career Opportunities
Planning is a diversifying profession. Planners work together with multi-skilled teams on a diverse range of issues and projects. They focus on strategic planning, policy development and research, environmental impact assessment and development assessment and control. Graduates from the Graduate School of the Environment develop skills and knowledge that are highly valued by both employers and the community.
Career opportunities include:
- State government: strategic planning; policy development and research; statutory planning; development assessment & control; environmental & social impact assessment
- Local Government: strategic planning; statutory planning;
development assessment & control; environmental impact assessment - Federal Government: policy development & research;
environmental & social impact assessment - Private Sector: specialist and multi-disciplinary environmental management, planning and engineering consultancies; development companies & agencies
- Non Government Organisations: advocacy & lobby groups; peak interest and action groups; research organisations
Employers
- Government, particularly at local and state levels
- Non-government organisations
- In the private sector there are opportunities in specialist and multi-disciplinary environmental management, planning and engineering consultancies.
Profiles
Our Expertise
Dr Marco Amati
Lecturer and Program Director Master of Environmental Planning
Marco lectures in Environmental Planning and Sustainable Urban Regions. He obtained his PhD from the University of Tsukuba in Japan and has worked as a consultant for the European Union and as a lecturer in New Zealand. "Although three quarters of our students are domestic the rest are international. I encourage students to reflect on the multi-disciplinary and international nature of planning practice, pointing out that a career in planning can be highly rewarding and richly varied."
