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Course Overview
Download course brochure Planning integrates environmental, economic and social aspects of development with the competing needs of communities, companies and governments. This complex, dynamic field requires planning professionals to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills to keep up with a rapidly changing environment. Whether you are looking to upskill or enter the planning profession, our Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning offers a strong foundation for understanding the complexities of urban and regional planning. This course is accredited with the Planning Institute of Australia , with graduates eligible for membership of the Institute's Urban and Regional Planning chapter. By developing specialist knowledge, plus wider skills including critical thinking and problem solving, you will be well-positioned to adapt to a professional environment that is constantly evolving. Why study the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning with UNE? If you are a graduate wishing to enter the planning profession, or you are a practising professional aiming to upgrade your skills and knowledge, our Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning offers a balance of theory and real-world practice. The depth and breadth of our flexibly delivered Graduate Diploma will enhance your professional skillset with integrated knowledge about environmental, economic and social aspects of a development, and the competing needs of communities, companies and governments. This course covers fundamental knowledge in nine core units, plus you get to choose three special interests from a large list of options to tailor your course to work for your career. UNE has been a leading innovator of flexible study for over 70 years — we are committed to helping busy adults study from anywhere. Plus, students consistently award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide . What makes our course different? Our Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning is an accredited course that offers a thorough grounding into planning and development with the options to study flexibly. Choose three specialist study areas from a huge list of unit options that cover the environment, natural hazards, place-making, public history, heritage, and many more. Study full-time or part-time, either on campus in Armidale, or fully online to suit your lifestyle and work commitments. Graduates who have successfully completed this course at an appropriate standard are eligible for advanced standing entry to UNE's Master of Urban and Regional Planning if you choose to progress your studies to a higher level. Study online Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world. Study on campus Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
Where You Can Study
Sydney
211 Church St, Parramatta, NSW 2150
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
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AccreditedCommon Questions
The estimated total course cost is AU$52,736, which includes AU$47,736 in tuition fees and AU$5,000 in non-tuition fees.
The course has a duration of 80 weeks.
The Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning falls under the broad field of Architecture and Building, with a narrow field of Architecture and Urban Environment, and a detailed field of Urban Design and Regional Planning.
The course is delivered at the University of New England's campus located in Armidale, New South Wales, which is owned and operated by the provider.
No, this course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights. It does not meet all the required criteria — specifically, it is a Graduate Diploma (not a Bachelor, Masters, or PhD), and its duration of 80 weeks is less than the required 92 weeks minimum.
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