University of New South Wales
Graduate Diploma in City Planning
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Graduate Diploma in City Planning at UNSW is a three-term postgraduate program that allows you to build on previous study or professional experience to upskill or progress into a career related to urban and regional planning.
City planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession that plays a pivotal role shaping the future of cities. Through a career in urban and regional planning, you’ll improve lives by designing cities that are sustainable, equitable, healthy and inspiring.
As part of the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture you’ll join a uniquely interdisciplinary and supportive community. You’ll work alongside students and professionals from across the built environment, just as you would in the workplace.
You’ll benefit from UNSW’s strong ties to industry and world-leading research in city planning, as you explore diverse subjects including city renewal, city analytics, housing policy and healthy sustainable communities.
Delivery mode
University of New South Wales offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To gain entry into the Graduate Diploma in City Planning, you’ll need a bachelor degree with a credit average or above (Weighted Average Mark 65+).
If you don’t meet these requirements, you may be eligible to study the Graduate Certificate in City Planning, then continue with advanced standing into the Diploma. This will be at the discretion of the Program Director or Academic Coordinator who assesses applications on a case-by-case basis.
To gain entry into the Graduate Diploma in City Planning, you’ll need a bachelor degree with a credit average or above (Weighted Average Mark 65+).
If you don’t meet these requirements, you may be eligible to study the Graduate Certificate in City Planning, then continue with advanced standing into the Diploma. This will be at the discretion of the Program Director or Academic Coordinator who assesses applications on a case-by-case basis.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
- TOEFL iBT: 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
- PTE: 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)
- C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)
- C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest)
- ANU Access Program: Successful completion with a minimum of 70% overall
Course fees
$36,000
$43,500
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma in City Planning will prepare you for the following roles.
Community Planner
A Community Planner develops and implements plans to enhance urban and rural communities. You might work for local councils, government agencies, o...
Environmental Planner
An Environmental Planner assesses land use and development projects to ensure they comply with environmental regulations. You might work for govern...
Transport Planner
A Transport Planner develops and implements transport strategies to improve efficiency, safety, and accessibility across various transport systems....
Urban Designer
An Urban Designer plans and develops land use strategies to create functional and aesthetically pleasing urban environments. You might work in plan...
Urban Planner
An Urban Planner creates strategies for the use of land in particular geographical areas. You might assess the future needs of an area and take int...
About University of New South Wales
Since our foundation in 1949, UNSW Sydney has made an ongoing commitment to improve and transform lives in Australia and globally.
The essence of UNSW Sydney is not found in our impressive facilities or beautiful grounds. It is found in our students, our staff, our alumni and our generous donors. Our collective difference reflects the unique perspectives of our people, place and purpose as we play our part in the creation of a just society.
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