Passionate about creating and shaping the cities of tomorrow? Find out why you should study Urban Planning at UTS.
Learn to create and shape the cities of tomorrow with a world-class urban planning degree.
With the UTS Master of Planning, you’ll emerge ready to design a sustainable and resilient urban future.
Why study urban planning at UTS?
Designed to meet industry demand
Skilled urban planning professionals are more in demand than ever, with shortages in almost every state and territory1. With a postgraduate urban planning degree, you’ll be in high demand in an industry that’s set to grow by 2500 jobs by 20262.
Recognised by THE PROFESSION
The UTS Master of Planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. That means you’ll gain a nationally recognised, internationally relevant qualification that will equip you with the unique skills that industry is looking for.
Planning for a sustainable future
Course content will prepare you to plan and design sustainable and resilient cities in a changing world. You’ll explore the impacts of climate change, population growth and growing inequality on the built environment, preparing you for the real-world challenges facing the global planning profession.
Practical, hands-on learning
UTS is known for its commitment to practice-based learning, and our Master of Planning is no different. You’ll engage with the latest international research; work with industry standard technologies; and immerse yourself in field work with site visits and guest lectures by practising planners and industry experts.
Study your way
We know that postgrad students juggle multiple responsibilities, which is why we’ve designed our course content with working professionals in mind. With interactive classes and block mode study, you can schedule your learning to fit into your daily life.
One degree. Two qualifications.
Looking for a career that spans multiple built environment disciplines? Enrol in the Master of Property Development and Planning and graduate with two master’s qualifications in just two years.
Course structure
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Year 1 – AUTUMN SESSION
Graduate Certificate in Planning
- Property Development Process
- Sustainable Urban Development
- Planning and Environmental Law
- Urban Design
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Year 1 – SPRING SESSION
Master of Planning
- Planning Theory and Decision Making
- Group Project B: Greenfields Development
- Development Negotiation and Community Engagement
- Major Project: Methods or Minor Project Electives
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Year 2 – Autumn Session
Master of Planning
- Group Project A: Urban Renewal
- Urban Economics and Infrastructure Planning
- Spatial Analysis in Planning and Property
- Major Project: Analysis and Outcomes or Minor Project
