Master 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 | Master of Planning |
|---|---|
| Campus | This course is an exit option only |
| Length | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Faculty contacts | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Deakin course code | S763 |
Please refer to the Master of Planning (Professional) S764 | |
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. 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.
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
Course structure
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.
Alternate exits
| Graduate Certificate of Planning (S563) | |
| Graduate Diploma of Planning (S663) |
