Master of Planning
Course summary for current students
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B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of Planning |
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| Duration | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| CRICOS course code | 058371E |
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| Deakin course code | A763 |
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For continuing students only |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The course will address development pressures as well as key issues at local government level with respect to the design of high quality healthy urban environments, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, and the forming of ethical public policy. The program is offered at graduate certificate, graduate diploma and masters levels to meet a variety of needs in terms of entry qualifications and graduate options.
The program aims to:
- give students an advanced knowledge and understanding of the key issues at local government level with respect to the design of high quality healthy urban environments, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, the forming of ethical public policy
- ability to engage in critical evaluation and high-level debates concerning planning, governance and management at local government level
- effectively communicate to and empathise with specialist audiences and the wider community on matters relation to planning at the local government level
- an understanding of and the ability to work with a systematic body of knowledge appropriate to the level of a postgraduate degree
- ability to work independently in planning, managing and reporting within their professional area
- ability to work collaboratively with others in a shared pursuit of knowledge
- a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices at local government level
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Alternative exits
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Course rules
To qualify for the Master of Planning , a student must successfully complete 12 credit point of study comprising:
- 4 compulsory core units; and
- 8 credit point of electives selected from the specified list of units below
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Specialisations
Specialisations are available in the following areas:
Urban Design Healthy Cities Cultural Heritage Public Policy and Governance Environmental Management Planning Research Note: Students who complete a specialisation of 4 credit points will have the specialisation indicated on their academic transcript.
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Course structure
Compulsory core units
Trimester 1
| AIA718 | Planning Theory, History and Current Issues (B, X) |
| SRD761 | Designing Urban Environments (X) |
Trimester 2
| HSH724 | Global Action for Healthy Cities and Communities (X) |
Trimester 3
| SRD762 | Interdisciplinary Planning and Design (S, X) |
Electives
Trimester 1
| AIM701 | Heritage, Memory and Identity (B, X) |
| AIM704 | Heritage and Sustainable Cultural Tourism * |
| AIM707 | Introduction to Traditional Buildings (X) |
| AIM714 | Cultural Landscapes (B, X) |
| AIP740 | Public Policy Analysis (X) |
| HSH709 | Health and Social Impact Assessment (B) |
| HSH739 | International Perspectives on Health Policy and Planning |
| SLE721 | Policy and Planning for Sustainable Development (X) |
| SLE725 | Environmental Management Systems (X) |
| SRA742 | Urban Perspectives (S, X) |
| SRD763 | Architectural Design in Urban Contexts (S) |
Trimester 2
| AIM703 | Introduction to Heritage Planning (X) |
| AIM705 | Conservation Management Planning (B, X) |
| AIM709 | Intangible Heritage (B, X) |
| AIP748 | Intergovernmental Relations (X) |
| AIP777 | Accountability and Corporate Social Responsibility (X) |
| MMM796 | Managing Arts in Community Settings (ONLINE) |
| SLE722 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SRD764 | Urban Design Studio (S) |
| SRM781 | Managing Change and Innovation (X) |
Trimester 1 or trimester 2
| HSH740 | People, Health and Planning |
| SRM771 | Work Place Assessment (X) |
Trimester 3
| HSH736 | Community Consultation and Participation |
| AIP773 | Governance and Accountability (X) |
Note: AIM716 no longer offered from 2011.
*AIM704 not offered 2014. Reoffered 2015 subject to approval.
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Details of specialisations
Urban Design
| SRA742 | Urban Perspectives (S, X) |
| SRD763 | Architectural Design in Urban Contexts (S) |
| SRD764 | Urban Design Studio (S) |
| SRM781 | Managing Change and Innovation (X) |
All Students wishing to undertake the Urban Design specialism will need to undertake the core unit SRD761 Designing Urban Environments A
Healthy Cities
| HSH709 | Health and Social Impact Assessment (B) |
| HSH736 | Community Consultation and Participation |
| HSH739 | International Perspectives on Health Policy and Planning |
| HSH740 | People, Health and Planning |
* This stream is not being offered in 2010, may be offered in 2011. Please consult course director for further information.
Cultural Heritage
| AIM701 | Heritage, Memory and Identity (B, X) |
| AIM703 | Introduction to Heritage Planning (X) |
| AIM707 | Introduction to Traditional Buildings (X) |
* AIM716 no longer offered from 2011.
Public Policy and Governance
| AIP740 | Public Policy Analysis (X) |
| AIP748 | Intergovernmental Relations (X) |
Students may need to contact Student Support office for further course advice Tel 03 9244 6007 or 03 9251 7071 arts-pg@deakin.edu.au
Environmental Management
| SLE721 | Policy and Planning for Sustainable Development (X) |
| SLE722 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| SLE725 | Environmental Management Systems (X) |
| AIA718 | Planning Theory, History and Current Issues (B, X) |
Planning Research
| HSH731 | Minor Project A and B (B, X) |
| SRM771 | Work Place Assessment (X) |
