Master 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 | Master of Planning |
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| Campus | This course is an exit option only |
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| Duration | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| Deakin course code | S763 |
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Please refer to the Master of Planning (Professional) S764
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Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Master of Planning has been designed as an introduction to the challenges of an ever-changing urban, regional and rural environment and can only be completed as an exit option from the Master of Planning (Professional). The course offers the opportunity of cross-faculty specialisation in six key areas which are central to facilitating strategic change on complex planning issues locally, regionally and globally.
As a graduate of the course, you will be able to grasp the complexity of projects and understand the broad range of participants that need to work together to achieve sound and effective planning outcomes. You will have a developed understanding of planning across a range of disciplines and will be equipped to collaborate on projects and on processes that deliver integrated solutions for both the public and private sectors.
The Master of Planning is relevant if you have a related undergraduate degree or significant professional experience in this field and are looking to up-skill, enhance or broaden your qualifications. It is also suitable if you are seeking a career change and have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in another discipline.
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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Alternate exits
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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 Master of Planning, you must successfully complete 12 credit points from the units listed below.
- 8 core units; and
- 4 credit points of elective units
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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
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) |
