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Program Code: IGUR Program Level: Postgraduate SATAC code: 4GD002 Home Campus: City East Program Length (in EFTSL): 1 AimThe program is designed to provide advanced coursework leading to a professionally-recognised qualification in Urban and Regional Planning. Entry requirementsApplicants will normally hold a degree or recognised equivalent qualification. For International applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are: International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which: - English is an official language; or
- English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director. Content/structureThe Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning requires the completion of courses totalling 36 units. Courses are listed in the program schedule below. Professional recognitionThe Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning is recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). Holding a professional accredited qualification enables graduates to apply for corporate membership of PIA and subsequently undertake training to gain status as a Professional, Certified Planner. Currently, UniSA is the only PIA accredited education provider of urban and regional planning in South Australia. Graduates will be required to undertake continuing professional development which is offered by PIA.
Program requirements| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
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| FIRST YEAR | | | | | First Half (Study Period 2) | | | | Introduction to Regional and Urban Planning | ARCH 5011 | 4.5 | 0.125 | Sustainable Urban Design | ARCH 5013 | 4.5 | 0.125 | Transport and Planning | ARCH 5014 | 4.5 | 0.125 | Elective (see note 2) | | 4.5 | | | Second Half (Study Period 5) | | | | Social Planning and Community Issues (see Note 3 ) | ARCH 5022 | 4.5 | 0.125 | Environmental Impact Assessment | ARCH 4042 | 4.5 | 0.125 | Urban Development and Implementation | ARCH 4034 | 4.5 | 0.125 | Elective (see note 2) | | 4.5 | | | Electives | | | | Transport Policy | BUSS 5127 | 4.5 | 0.125 | Introduction to Geographical Information Systems | GEOE 5001 | 4.5 | 0.125 | Comparative Planning | ARCH 4026 | 4.5 | 0.125 | Urban Management and Law | ARCH 5016 | 4.5 | 0.125 | Planning Study Visit | ARCH 4037 | 4.5 | 0.125 | Policy and Development Assessment Workshop | ARCH 4027 | 4.5 | 0.125 | Sustainable Urban Design Workshop (see note 3) | ARCH 5030 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Notes- The Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning is available full-time over one academic year or part-time over two academic years.
- Students are required to take 1 elective course with a value of 4.5 units. Electives are listed in the Schedule. Not all electives will necessarily be available in any one calendar year and the decision on whether or not to offer a particular elective will depend on student demand. Students may be allowed to substitute electives from other university programs with the approval of the Program Director.
- Students enrolling in Sustainable Urban Design Workshop ARCH 5030 should normally have completed Sustainable Urban Design ARCH 5013
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