Graduate Diploma of Environmental Planning

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Environmental Planning equips students with the knowledge and skills to promote sustainable places, emphasizing fair participation and equitable distribution of environmental benefits. The program offers a foundation in environmental planning theory, statutory land use planning, and urban planning and design, complemented by elective units in specialized areas. Graduates are prepared for careers in environmental planning, including roles in government, consultancies, and non-profit organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Graduate Diploma of Environmental Planning equips students with the knowledge and skills to maintain and build sustainable places. It provides a grounding in Tasmania's heritage of environmental and social justice, emphasizing fair and meaningful participation in decision-making and the equitable distribution of environmental benefits and risks. The program focuses on building the capability for diverse communities and future generations to function and flourish. It serves as an ideal stepping stone for those seeking to update their knowledge and skills or familiarize themselves with university study before pursuing the accredited Master of Planning.

Objectives:

• Evaluate complex bodies of knowledge to support sustainable environmental planning decision-making.
• Analyze environmental planning problems to create evidence-based solutions and strategies.
• Apply communicative, procedural, and technical skills to undertake the practice of environmental planning.

Outline:

Course Structure:

The Graduate Diploma of Environmental Planning comprises 75 credit points of core units and 25 credit points of elective units.

Core Units:

• KGA511 Critical Planning: Theory, Process, and Applications: Provides a theoretical and conceptual foundation for advanced studies in urban and environmental planning.
• KGA512 Statutory Land Use Planning: Introduces the processes and requirements of planning within its legislative context.
• KGA521 Urban Planning and Design: Explores the principles and practices of urban planning and design, including the historical and theoretical context of urban design and planning.

Elective Units:

• KGA517 Protected Area Planning and Management Systems: Provides a practical understanding of key systems for protected area planning and management.
• KGA532 Reserve System Planning: Develops the knowledge and skills needed to undertake planning for protected area systems.
• KGA581 Environmental Impact Assessment: Introduces legal, administrative, scientific, and social aspects of environmental impact assessment using case studies.

Teaching:

The program is taught by academic staff and research scholars actively involved in community, government, and industry planning activities.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for careers in environmental planning, including roles in government agencies, consultancies, and non-profit organizations. Graduates may also pursue further studies in planning or related fields.