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Course Overview
Advance your career in urban and environmental planning, where strategic thinking meets development and sustainability challenges. You'll be prepared for both traditional planning and environmental practice roles, and equipped with the skills to influence the future of cities, regions and natural environments.
With a strong focus on applied learning and multidisciplinary expertise, this program sets you up for a rewarding career addressing some of the most pressing issues facing communities today and into the future.
Highlights of studying the Master of Urban and Environmental Planning
This masters degree enables you to work as both a town planner and as an environmental planning professional.
Learn from leading experts in urban, regional and environmental planning, transport, community development and tourism.
Develop advanced skills in spatial analysis, policy development and strategic decision-making.
Explore real development challenges through studio-based projects, feasibility studies and scenario planning.
Build confidence using tools such as GIS, urban data analytics and evidence-based research methods.
Examine contemporary issues including climate adaptation, transport systems, urban growth, housing, environmental protection and community engagement.
Apply your knowledge through a research dissertation or work-integrated learning placement, building networks and strengthening your professional readiness.
Hands-on experience in planning and development
Across foundation, core and flexible modules, you'll work on complex planning problems, from preparing and analysing development proposals to crafting strategic regional plans.
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Level 8, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
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The estimated total course cost is AU$90,858, which includes tuition fees of AU$89,000 and non-tuition fees of AU$1,858.
The Master of Urban and Environmental Planning at Griffith University has a duration of 104 weeks.
The course is delivered at Griffith University's Nathan campus, located at 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, Queensland 4111 (Brisbane South).
Eligibility for extended Post-Study Work Rights depends on several criteria, including the course being registered, being a Skills Level 1 qualification (which this Masters degree is), having a duration of 92 weeks or greater (this course is 104 weeks), and the narrow Field of Education aligning with the Skills Level 1 priority list. As this course falls under Environmental Studies (Field 0509), prospective students should verify current eligibility with the Department of Education.
The Master of Urban and Environmental Planning is classified under the broad field of Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies (05), with a narrow field of Environmental Studies (0509) and detailed field of Environmental Studies, n.f.d. (050900).
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