Master of Urban Planning

Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 2-year degree (32 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, except qualifications accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any relevant discipline (see below) OR a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a non-relevant discipline AND 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in urban and regional planning. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines: Urban and/or Regional planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Environment, Design, Engineering, Geography Relevant work experience includes work in urban, regional and town planning related roles. This will need to be supported with evidence. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) clearly stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation The nature of your work, detailing any relevant duties and responsibilities to the entry criteria above The length of time you were in your role/s (i.e demonstrating minimum length for entry) and whether this was full-time, part-time, or casual Any further bespoke conditions listed by the entry criteria Letters will typically be expected to be presented on company letterhead and signed by a manager or HR representative. A CV or resume is not a sufficient document on its own and must be accompanied by a supporting letter as described above. All applications based on work experience are subject to an individual assessment.