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University of Western Australia

Urban and Regional Planning course focus 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 liveable 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). UWA also has strong links with the Planning Institute Australia (WA). Graduates of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning will have a solid understanding of urban and regional planning and the research skills to solve complex planning issues.
Good analytical skills.
Development of in-depth understanding of urban design theories and issues, techniques of urban analysis, and skills for the design and development of cities and urban places is included as major part of study.
International students must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard.
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.
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 employable internationally, helping to solve social, economic and environmental problems in other parts of the world. This course leads to become Policy Analyst, Policy and Planning Manager, Urban and Regional Planners.