
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning is a professional postgraduate degree designed to equip you with the essential skills for a career in planning. This program focuses on understanding how cities and sites are developed physically, socially, and environmentally. It is ideal for graduates with a background in fields like human geography or design who seek a professional qualification, as well as for graduates of the Bachelor of Architecture and Environments or professionals looking to enhance their expertise. The University of Sydney is a globally recognized institution, offering high-quality education taught by leading researchers and practitioners. The flexible course structure allows you to tailor your studies with a wide range of electives, complementing your core planning knowledge. You will benefit from access to advanced facilities, including state-of-the-art computer labs and digital fabrication resources.
Graduates are prepared for roles in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, guiding urban and regional development and managing its social, environmental, and economic impacts.
International qualifications will be assessed for equivalency. Recognition of prior learning may be available.
Students are required to pay the full cost of the course for full-fee paying places. Commonwealth supported places have government-subsidised fees.
Accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.
Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in design, human geography, or a related field with a credit average mark, or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, completion of the embedded graduate diploma with an average mark of at least 70% is accepted.
The program has a duration of 1.5 years of full-time study, totaling 72 credit points.
International students are required to pay full-fee paying tuition for the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program.
Yes, the program is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as Urban Planner and Regional Planner in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, focusing on urban and regional development.
You can submit your application through the University of Sydney's online portal. Separate deadlines apply for scholarship applications, so please check those closing dates.