Graduate Diploma of Planning
Course summary for local 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 | Graduate Diploma of Planning |
|---|---|
| Campus | This course is an exit option only |
| Length | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Faculty contacts | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Deakin course code | S663 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Planning can only be completed as an exit option from the Master of Planning or 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.
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
Course structure
Choose any four core units from the following:
Trimester 1
| AIA718 | Planning Theory, History and Current Issues |
| SRD761 | Designing Urban Environments |
| SRP782 | Urban Dynamics and Change |
Trimester 2
| SRA744 | Urban Patterns and Precedents |
| HSH724 | Local Action for Healthy Cities and Communities |
| SRM781 | Managing Change and Innovation |
| SRP781 | Planning Processes and Practice |
Trimester 3
| SRD762 | Interdisciplinary Planning and Design |
Elective Units
Students may choose any specialisation comprising four elective credit points.
