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Master of Urban Development (Urban and Regional Planning)

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Course objective

This course aims to enhance and advance the range of knowledge, skills and social understanding required to operate professionally within the urban development context. The course sets practice within the broader socioeconomic and political contexts that influence the development of policy and infrastructure in the built environment. The course is designed to offer graduates the full range of knowledge, skills and social understanding required to become a successful urban and regional planner. Early exit with a Graduate Diploma is available upon completion of four units in the course

Career outcomes

Graduates can expect to be in demand in local, state and commonwealth government departments, planning and development enterprises and consultancies, and in the voluntary sector, both in Australia and overseas. Opportunities include development planning and assessment, consultancy within the urban design field, regional planning, plan and policy preparation for land use, environment, housing, transport, recreation, education, community engagement and development, and corporate planning.

Entry requirements

A four-year full-time bachelor degree in a relevant urban development discipline area and a grade point average of 5.0 or more on a 7-point scale in that study, or an equivalent qualification determined by the Faculty. English language requirements for the course are an English Language Proficiency level in accordance with QUT requirements (IELTS score of 6.0 with no sub-band below 6.0) if English is not your first language. Applicants from a non-relevant background may gain entry through successful completion of BN85, the Graduate Certificate in Built Environment and Engineering.

Course Structure

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Duration

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Information Session

Wednesday 11 June 2008

5.30 - 6.30pm at QUT Gardens Point Campus

(Room A316, A Block)

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Prospectus

You can request a copy of the 2008 Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering Postgraduate Prospectus

Further information

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