Graduate Diploma of Planning
Course summary for current students
B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Planning |
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| Campus | This course is an exit option only |
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| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| Deakin course code | S663 |
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Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Planning can only be completed as an exit option from the Master of Planning (Professional). The course is made up of 8 credit points of study that will help you to consolidate your understanding of planning from a variety of cross-discipline perspectives.
As a graduate of the course you will be able to contribute to a variety of areas across a range of planning issues and be broadly equipped to collaborate on projects within the public and private sectors.
The Healthy Cities specialism can only be completed in the on-campus mode at the Melbourne Burwood campus.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
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Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
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Course rules
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Planning, you must successfully complete 8 credit points from the units listed below.
- 4 compulsory core units; and
- 4 credit points of electives
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Major sequences
Specialisations are available in the following areas:
Urban Design (S)
Urban Change Brokering (X)
Healthy Cities (B)
Cultural Heritage (X)
Public Policy and Governance (X)
Environmental Management (X)
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Course structure
Choose any four core units from the following:
Trimester 1
| AIA718 | Planning Theory, History and Current Issues (B, X) |
| SRD761 | Designing Urban Environments (X) |
| SRP782 | Urban Dynamics and Change (S, X) |
Trimester 2
| SRA744 | Urban Patterns and Precedents (X) |
| HSH724 | Global Action for Healthy Cities and Communities (X) |
| SRM781 | Managing Change and Innovation (X) |
| SRP781 | Planning Processes and Practice (S, X) |
Trimester 3
| SRD762 | Interdisciplinary Planning and Design (S, X) |
Elective Units
Students may choose any specialisation comprising four elective credit points.
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Details of specialisations
Urban Design - unit set code SP-S000057
| SRA742 | Urban Perspectives (S, X) |
| SRD764 | Urban Design Studio (S) |
| SRM771 | Work Place Assessment (X) |
Urban Change Brokering - unit set code SP-S000062
| SRM771 | Work Place Assessment (X) |
| MMP742 | Investment Valuation (ONLINE) |
| SRM752 | Advanced Project Management (S, X) |
Healthy Cities - unit set code SP-S000058
| HSH709 | Health and Social Impact Assessment (B) |
| HSH736 | Community Consultation and Participation |
| HSH724 | Global Action for Healthy Cities and Communities (X) |
| HSH740 | People, Health and Planning |
Cultural Heritage - unit set code SP-S000059
| AIM701 | Heritage, Memory and Identity (B, X) |
| AIM703 | Introduction to Heritage Planning (X) |
| AIM707 | Introduction to Traditional Buildings (X) |
| AIP747 | Policy and Program Evaluation (X) |
Public Policy and Governance - unit set code SP-S000060
| AIP740 | Public Policy Analysis (X) |
| AIP748 | Intergovernmental Relations (X) |
| AIP747 | Policy and Program Evaluation (X) |
| ASD711 | Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning (X) |
Environmental Management - unit set code SP-S000061
| SLE721 | Policy and Planning for Sustainable Development (X) |
| SLE720 | Risk Assessment and Control (X, ONLINE) |
| SLE725 | Environmental Management Systems (X) |
