Graduate Diploma in City Planning

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in City Planning is a one-year, three-term postgraduate program that prepares students for careers in urban and regional planning. The program explores a broad range of urban issues through theory and practice, and students will complete a total of eight courses over the three terms. Graduates will be qualified for a range of planning and urban policy-related roles across all tiers of government, private sector consultancies, property development, and other built environment professions where planning skills are required.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Graduate Diploma in City Planning is a three-term postgraduate program that builds on previous study or professional experience to upskill or progress into a career related to urban and regional planning.
• City planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession that plays a pivotal role shaping the future of cities.
• Through a career in urban and regional planning, you’ll improve lives by designing cities that are sustainable, equitable, healthy and inspiring.
• The program explores a broad range of urban issues through theory and practice, preparing students for diverse, future-focused careers.
• Areas of study include:
• Urban society, theory, history
• City economics and development
• Environmental management and sustainability
• City building – infrastructure and transport
• Strategic spatial planning
• Planning law and administration
• Planning research and analysis
• Urban management and development assessment
• Communication, engagement and participation

Outline:

• Students will complete a total of eight courses over the three terms.
• The Graduate Diploma in City Planning can be completed in one-year full-time.
• Sample Course Structure:
• Term 1:
• 2 Core City Planning courses
• 1 Sustainability/Sustainable Development focused elective
• Term 2:
• 2 Core City Planning courses
• 1 Sustainability/Sustainable Development focused elective
• Term 2:
• 2 Core City Planning courses
• 1 Planning focused elective
• Term 3:
• 1 Core City Planning course

Teaching:

• Students will benefit from UNSW’s strong ties to industry and world-leading research in city planning.
• The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals.
• Students will learn through a variety of methods, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, and field trips.

Careers:

• Graduates will be qualified for a range of planning and urban policy-related roles across all tiers of government, private sector consultancies, property development, and other built environment professions where planning skills are required.
• Potential careers include:
• Strategic Planner
• Local Government Planner
• Social and Community Planner
• Environmental Planner
• Urban Consultant
• Urban Policy Analyst
• Urban Policy Officer
• Transport Planning
• Urban Designer
• Heritage Officer
• Property Developer