Master of Planning

Note

Students who do not meet the admission requirements below may begin with the Graduate Certificate and progress to the Master of Planning.

Graduate Certificate in Planning--> Master of Planning

Commonwealth Supported Places

There are a limited number ofCommonwealth Supported Places (CSPs)within this course that are competitive and allocated on merit. Applicants must indicate on their application if they wish to be considered for a CSP.

As applications are assessed progressively, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early to be considered. Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place.

  • Autumn 2024 closing dates:
    • Round 1: Sunday 26 November 2023
    • Round 2: Sunday 21 January 2024 (if places are available)
  • Spring 2024 closing dates:
    • Round 1: Sunday 26 May 2024
    • Round 2: Sunday 23 June 2024 (if places are available)

Refer toPostgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Placesfor more information.

The Master of Planning provides a new career path for design, planning and property professionals, equipping graduates with a broad understanding of planning issues alongside the negotiation skills and creative thinking required to resolve them.

Whereas planning has often been seen as an approval process, UTS approaches the discipline as a critical task, one that connects communities with governments, institutions and developers.

Through this course, students proactively engage with policy, environmental and demographic frameworks to understand how planning decisions shape the urban environment over the long term. This engagement is multidisciplinary, spanning planning, urban design, property, architecture/landscape architecture, economics, spatial analysis, law and urban ecology.

With UTS, the Master of Planning may also be studied as a combined degree incorporating property development, theUTS Master of Property Development and Planning.

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Course aims

The degree has both a strong sustainability focus and an emphasis on the property development cycle. Students learn about land markets and feasibility studies, and acquire the technical skills to perform complex and evidence-based forecasting. They also learn how to conduct large scale structure planning and design master planned developments for communities.

Students achieve these outcomes by applying theory to real-world scenarios in real-world learning environments, including peer-led, multidisciplinary teamwork and discussions, case studies and field trips, with opportunities to travel internationally.

Typical study program

The examples below show full-time and part-time programs for students choosing the combined or major project options.

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Property Development Process 15142 6
Planning and Environmental Law 17700 6
Urban Design 15222 6
Sustainable Urban Development 15146 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Planning Theory and Decision Making 15301 6
Group Project B: Greenfields Development 15144 6
Development Negotiation and Community Engagement 15145 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Group Project A: Urban Renewal 15143 6
Urban Economics and Infrastructure Planning 15241 6
Minor Project 15345 6
Spatial Analysis in Planning and Property 15251 6

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Property Development Process 15142 6
Sustainable Urban Development 15146 6
Urban Design 15222 6
Planning and Environmental Law 17700 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Major Project: Methods 15302 6
Group Project B: Greenfields Development 15144 6
Planning Theory and Decision Making 15301 6
Development Negotiation and Community Engagement 15145 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Group Project A: Urban Renewal 15143 6
Urban Economics and Infrastructure Planning 15241 6
Major Project: Analysis and Outcomes 15904 6
Spatial Analysis in Planning and Property 15251 6

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Urban Design 15222 6
Sustainable Urban Development 15146 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Property Development Process 15142 6
Planning and Environmental Law 17700 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Urban Economics and Infrastructure Planning 15241 6
Spatial Analysis in Planning and Property 15251 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Group Project B: Greenfields Development 15144 6
Development Negotiation and Community Engagement 15145 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Group Project A: Urban Renewal 15143 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Minor Project 15345 6
Planning Theory and Decision Making 15301 6

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Property Development Process 15142 6
Planning and Environmental Law 17700 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Sustainable Urban Development 15146 6
Urban Design 15222 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Group Project B: Greenfields Development 15144 6
Development Negotiation and Community Engagement 15145 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Urban Economics and Infrastructure Planning 15241 6
Spatial Analysis in Planning and Property 15251 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Planning Theory and Decision Making 15301 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Minor Project 15345 6
Group Project A: Urban Renewal 15143 6

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Urban Design 15222 6
Sustainable Urban Development 15146 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Property Development Process 15142 6
Planning and Environmental Law 17700 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Urban Economics and Infrastructure Planning 15241 6
Spatial Analysis in Planning and Property 15251 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Group Project B: Greenfields Development 15144 6
Development Negotiation and Community Engagement 15145 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Group Project A: Urban Renewal 15143 6
Major Project: Methods 15302 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Major Project: Analysis and Outcomes 15904 6
Planning Theory and Decision Making 15301 6

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Property Development Process 15142 6
Planning and Environmental Law 17700 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Sustainable Urban Development 15146 6
Urban Design 15222 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Group Project B: Greenfields Development 15144 6
Development Negotiation and Community Engagement 15145 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Urban Economics and Infrastructure Planning 15241 6
Spatial Analysis in Planning and Property 15251 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Planning Theory and Decision Making 15301 6
Major Project: Methods 15302 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Group Project A: Urban Renewal 15143 6
Major Project: Analysis and Outcomes 15904 6

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

In most cases, UTS offers domestic students entry to postgraduate courses on a fee paying basis.

Tuition fees are charged:

  • based on the particular course in which you are enrolled
  • based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled
  • at the rates set for the current year and revised annually

Fees for future year(s) published in the online calculator, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

Tuition fees can be found in theonline calculator.

A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidisedCommonwealth Supported Places(CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting ourpostgraduate fees page.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay aServices and Amenities Fee(SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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International student

Tuition fees for international postgraduate coursework students can be found usingfees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2024 is $806. The total credit points are 72.


All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay aStudent Services and Amenities Fee(SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

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For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit theinternational students' fees information page.

Careers

The degree enables professionals to change careers due to the multidisciplinary nature of the learning. Graduates are in public sector positions, including working for state and local government, and in private consulting and property development firms. There are also careers in strategic planning on major developments and projects, master planning with financial analysis, and the increasingly important area of sub-regional planning.

Course structure

Course structure explained

The course requires the completion of 72 credit points.

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM90502Core subjects (Planning PG) 24
STM90503Level 2 core subjects (Planning) 24
CBK90597Options (Planning) Level 3 24
Total 72

Additional information

Course duration

The course is offered on a one-and-a-half-year, full-time or three-year, part-time basis.

Subjects are offered in blocks, ranging from two to two-and-a-half full days, with a typical subject composed of two blocks. This facilitates interaction and teamwork, and meets the needs of busy professionals and those living outside Sydney.

Full time, block Part time, block

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Pathway 1

  1. Applicants with aBachelor degree or Master degree, the qualification must be in one of the following field of education:
  • Architecture and Urban Environment(Architecture, Urban Design and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior and Environmental Design, Architecture and Urban Environment, not elsewhere classified, e.g. building conservation, property development), Building Surveying, Building Construction Economics, Valuation, Human Geography, Geomatic Engineering (Surveying, Mapping Science, Geomatic Engineering not elsewhere classified, e.g. Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Land Information Systems (LIS), Photogrammetry, Remote sensing, Spatial Information Systems (SIS)), Environmental Studies (Land, Parks and Wildlife Management, Environmental Studies not elsewhere classified, e.g. environmental impact assessment, environmental science, land conservation, soil conservation), Law, Economics and Econometrics, Real Estate; OR
  • Completed UTS Bachelor of Property Economics.

Applicants holding aUTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma.

  • The qualification must be at credit average or above in one of the following:
    • UTS Graduate Certificate in Planning
    • UTS Graduate Certificate in Property and Planning
    • UTS Graduate Certificate in Property Development
    • UTS Graduate Diploma in Planning
    • UTS Graduate Diploma in Property Development
    • UTS Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning and Design (Online)
    • UTS Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning (Online)
    • UTS Graduate Diploma in Urban Design (Online)
    • UTS Graduate Certificate in Property Development (Online)
    • UTS Graduate Diploma in Property Development (Online)

Pathway 2

For applicants without aBachelor degree but holding a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma not listed above:

  • The qualification must be at credit average or above, in one of the following fields of education: Architecture and Urban Environment (Architecture, Urban Design and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior and Environmental Design, Architecture and Urban Environment, not elsewhere classified, e.g. building conservation, property development), Building Surveying, Building Construction Economics, Valuation, Human Geography, Geomatic Engineering (Surveying, Mapping Science, Geomatic Engineering not elsewhere classified, e.g. Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Land Information Systems (LIS), Photogrammetry, Remote sensing, Spatial Information Systems (SIS)), Environmental Studies (Land, Parks and Wildlife Management, Environmental Studies not elsewhere classified, e.g. environmental impact assessment, environmental science, land conservation, soil conservation), Law, Economics and Econometrics, Real Estate; AND
  • applicants should provide a CV (maximum 3 pages) outlining at least three (3) years full-time, or equivalent part-time, work experience* in a ‘cognate discipline’ listed above; AND
  • a 300-word personal statement clearly articulating their work experience* related to urban planning and explaining their reasons to study the Master of Planning.

Pathway 3

For applicants with aBachelor degree or Master degree not in a field of education listed in pathway 1:

  • applicants should have at least three (3) years full-time, or equivalent part-time, work experience in one of the fields listed under pathway 1; AND
  • applicants should provide a CV (maximum 3 pages) outlining at least three years full-time, or equivalent part-time, work experience* in a ‘cognate discipline’ listed above; AND
  • a 300-word personal statement clearly articulating their work experience* related to urban planning and explaining their reasons to study the Master of Planning.

*Work experience is not restricted to Australia. It can be for anywhere in the world within the relevant cognate field.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement:To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may bealternative pathwaysto help you gain admission.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see theUTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see theFaculty of Design, Architecture and Building Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

Exemptions of up to 24 credit points will be given for equivalent prior learning. Students who have completed the UTS Bachelor of Property Economics with aSMJ04024Planning sub-major will be given up to 24 credit points of exemptions.

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Planning (C11270), the Graduate Diploma in Planning (C07002) and the Master of Planning.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Design, Architecture and Building students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Design, Architecture and Building students

Professional recognition

This program is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.

UTS: Handbook

See the Master of Planningin the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help youget the most out of your study at UTS.

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Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply viaMy Student Portal.

Important dates

JANUARY 2024
28
Postgraduate applications close for Main Calendar Autumn Session 2024
FEBRUARY 2024
5
Postgraduate applications open for Spring and Summer Session 2024
5-16
Orientation for Main Calendar Autumn
19
Main Calendar Autumn Session 2024 commences
MARCH 2024
4
Last day to be admitted to a course or enrol in (add) subjects for Main Calendar, Health UG Calendar, Education UG + PG Calendar Health Extended Teaching Calendar Autumn Session 2024
APRIL 2024
10
Postgraduate information evening – The new wave of education
JULY 2024
14
Postgraduate applications close for Spring Session 2024
15-19
Orientation for Health Extended Teaching Calendar Spring Session 2024
22
Applications open for Main calendar Autumn Session 2025 *close Jan 2025
22
Applications open for Graduate School of Health Autumn Session 2025 Notes: Orthoptics, Goods Manufacturing Practice and Pharmacy may stay open depending on availability of places. Students are encouraged to apply early as some courses can close earlier
29
Orientation for Main Calendar Spring *ends 2 August
AUGUST 2024
5
Main Calendar Spring Session 2024 commences* concludes 1 November
OCTOBER 2024
31
Apps close for Graduate School of Health Autumn Session 2025. Note: Orthoptics, Goods Manufacturing Practice and Pharmacy may stay open depending on availability. Students are encouraged to apply early as some courses close earlier
TBC
Postgraduate applications close for Summer Session 2024
DECEMBER 2024
2-6
Orientation for Main Calendar Summer Session 2024
2
Main Calendar Summer Session 2024 commences *concludes Jan 2025
JANUARY 2025
26
Postgraduate applications close for Main Calendar Autumn Session 2025
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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Design, Architecture and Building students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Design, Architecture and Building students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of ourevents worldwideto ask questions and submit an application.

Important dates

Visit theUTS Handbookfor full academic dates. Visitessential information for international studentsfor the application closing dates.

How to apply

International applicants apply to study viaUTS International.

Apply online

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Design, Architecture and Building students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Design, Architecture and Building students

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

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