Graduate Certificate in Urban and Environmental Planning
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-08 | - |
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Urban and Environmental Planning equips para-professionals with a comprehensive understanding of planning challenges, encompassing environmental, development, land use, transport, policy, and strategic planning. Graduates are prepared for careers in government, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations, specializing in areas such as planning and urban policy, development assessment, and regional planning.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Graduate Certificate in Urban and Environmental Planning addresses planning issues fundamental to contemporary planning practices by broadening and deepening the professional understanding of planning challenges. The program encompasses environmental, development, land use, transport, policy, and strategic planning. This program is designed for para-professionals in planning and allied fields.
Careers:
Graduates may find employment in government, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations in fields such as planning and urban policy, development preparation and assessment, transport and local area planning, and regional and strategic planning.
Griffith University
Overview:
Griffith University is a public research university located in Queensland, Australia. It is known for its high rankings, career-focused programs, and diverse campuses.
Services Offered:
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Library:
Provides access to a wide range of resources, including books, journals, and online databases. *myGriffith:
A student portal offering access to academic information, course materials, and student support services. *Staff:
A dedicated team of staff members providing support and guidance to students and faculty. *Advancement:
Focuses on alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives.Key Reasons to Study There:
Top Rankings:
Consistently ranks in the top 2% of universities worldwide.Career Focused:
Achieves high employer satisfaction rates with graduates.Great Locations:
Five campuses offer a vibrant learning and innovation environment.Learn from the Best:
Home to Australia's most awarded teachers.Academic Programs:
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Undergraduate:
Offers a wide range of bachelor degrees across various disciplines. *Postgraduate:
Provides postgraduate coursework and research opportunities. *Research:
Promotes research excellence through institutes and centers. *Double Degrees:
Offers unique combinations of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.Other:
News and Events:
Provides updates on university news, events, and research activities.Social Media:
Active on various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Threads, and Twitter.Disclaimer:
Includes information on privacy, copyright, complaints, and accreditation.Locations:
Details the university's campuses in Gold Coast, Logan, and Brisbane.First Peoples of Australia:
Highlights the university's commitment to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.Entry Requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing). Planning related Bachelor degrees will be assessed by the Program Director to determine whether the degree is appropriate for admission.
- OR have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
