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class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview Combining studies in urban planning and built environment with the social, economic and political environment, the Master of Urban Planning and Environment equips you to shape efficient, practical, healthy and sustainable cities. #1 in Australia and top 15 globally for Architecture & Built Environment*
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have: successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 (out of 4.0) OR undertaken significant work experience or professional practice To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 (out of 4.0). You may also be considered if you have significant work experience or professional practice. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks Statement and CV: If you are applying on the basis of work experience, you must provide a CV and direct applicant statement detailing your experience. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Shape the future of urban environments RMIT graduates employ brave new thinking to shape the future of urban life, and find meaningful careers in government, communities and businesses. Start a fulfilling career doing something that really matters. You’ll shape urban environments and impact lives as an urban planner, environmental manager or policymaker, and you will drive positive changes in resource management, and strategic and social planning. Upon graduation, you might find work in: strategic and statutory planning environmental and social planning state government planning and policy agencies infrastructure providers environmental and natural resource agencies Commonwealth environmental and infrastructure agencies international and local consulting firms local government conservation, environmental and community sectors business and industry. This is a career-oriented degree, with some students who are already working in the field. Planning practitioners often participate in the degree as guest lecturers. There will be opportunities to develop professionally through shared knowledge and networks, and you can find related employment after, or even before, graduating. <div
Common Questions
The Master of Urban Planning and Environment is a 24-month programme delivered on campus at RMIT's Melbourne City Campus in Melbourne, Australia.
Tuition fees for domestic students start from AUD 26,880, while international students can expect fees starting from AUD 35,520 per year.
International applicants must meet one of the following English language requirements: IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+, PTE Academic 58+, or Cambridge CAE Advanced 176+.
Yes, RMIT University offers a range of scholarships for eligible domestic and international students to support academic studies and career development.
Graduates of the Master of Urban Planning and Environment are prepared for professional careers in urban planning, environmental management, government agencies, and related industries.
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