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University of Western Australia

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning will have a solid understanding of urban and regional planning and the research skills to solve complex planning issues. Urban and Regional Planning focuses on some of the major challenges facing society, including the population explosion, rapid urbanization, poverty and homelessness, land use conflict, cultural diversity, economic development, and ecological sustainability. Students are also provided with the knowledge and skills to help resolve major urban and regional problems. Ultimately, graduates will contribute to the creation of live able communities, vibrant economies and sustainable places. University of Western Australia is well equipped for teaching and research in urban and regional planning and our teaching is supported by the world class research of the Centre for Regional Development and the Urban Design Centre of Western Australia (UDC). University of Western Australia has strong links with the Planning Institute Australia (Western Australia).
Good general knowledge .
Theoretical and practical aspects related to urban design and Regional Planning is included as major concept of study.
International students must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard.
Planners are employed by local governments, state governments (such as the Department of Planning) and in private practice, in areas such as regional development, public administration, public policy, social research, teaching, and land development. Graduates of this course are also employed internationally, helping to solve social, economic and environmental problems in other parts of the world and this course leads to become Policy Analyst, Policy and Planning Manager, Urban and Regional Planners.
$30980, per year.
1 year