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Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning

University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning is a one-year postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus, designed with industry to balance theoretical content and practical experience. It suits recent graduates in any field and established professionals extending their skills, and can prepare students for entry into a master's program. Students select from more than 20 courses to build specialised planning knowledge. Graduates work in statutory and strategic planning, urban development and policy roles in local and state government and consultancies.

Cost & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$43,200
Application feeA$100

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Strategic Planning: Theory & Practice, Climate Change & Environmental Management, Community Planning & Participation, Applied Demography, Transport Planning, Planning Practicum. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose, and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment

Admissions

To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, other than qualifications accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

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