Handbook - City Planning

Overview

Planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession which plays a pivotal role in decisions shaping the future of cities and regions. Planners need to see the whole picture: we need to be good thinkers, good analysts and good communicators. We work with stakeholders across the spectrum of interests - … For more content click the Read More button below. The Grad Cert in City Planning aims to produce high quality graduates who have acquired UNSW Graduate attributes and are capable, through their skills, knowledge and experience, of undertaking a wide range of tasks required of a qualified planning practitioner. As well as preparing for the profession, a planning degree provides lifelong analytical, collaborate and communication skills much in demand more widely.

Planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession which plays a pivotal role in decisions shaping the future of cities and regions. Planners need to see the whole picture: we need to be good thinkers, good analysts and good communicators. We work with stakeholders across the spectrum of interests - from global developers to local communities - to foster feasible, equitable and sustainable outcomes. Sydney and NSW provide a fantastic laboratory to help understand the crucial role played by planners in addressing complex challenges. The Graduate Certificate in City Planning [GCCP] degree is designed for students with an undergraduate qualification in a related discipline seeking to move into a planning or planning-related field. It is also tailored for professionals working in other sectors, especially those whose work may intersect with the planning system or requires involvement with planning agencies. Subject to progress, students can articulate from the GCCP into the Graduate Diploma or Master of City Planning.

The Grad Cert in City Planning aims to produce high quality graduates who have acquired UNSW Graduate attributes and are capable, through their skills, knowledge and experience, of undertaking a wide range of tasks required of a qualified planning practitioner. As well as preparing for the profession, a planning degree provides lifelong analytical, collaborate and communication skills much in demand more widely.

Program Structure

Students must complete 24 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Core Courses24 Units of Credit:

Students must take 24 UOC of the following courses, which may include up to one of either SUSD0001 or SUSD0004.

Core Courses

PLAN7140

6 UOC

Land & Environment Law

PLAN7141

6 UOC

Land Use Policy & Practice

PLAN7142

6 UOC

City Equity & Wellbeing

City Building - Infrastructure Planning

PLAN7146

6 UOC

City Economics, Urban Development & Finance

PLAN7147

6 UOC

Planning Techniques & Analysis

PLAN7148

6 UOC

Strategic Spatial Planning

May include up to one of the following:

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

A Bachelor degree with a credit average (equivalent to a UNSW WAM of 65).

Note: Graduates of UNSW City Planning (Honours), or equivalent programs accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia are ineligible for admission as they have already met the learning outcomes of this degree.

Alternative Entry Pathways

Applicants with other relevant qualifications not listed may apply for admission to this program as follows. This is in accordance with UNSW Policy and Procedure on Recognition Of Prior Learning.

Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have achieved the same knowledge and skills (learning outcomes) through their formal or informal learning as the qualifications listed for entry for this program.
This may be evidenced by qualification certificates, records of assessment activities relating to course or program learning outcomes, examples of experience from the workplace, community, or other context which demonstrate relevant skills, knowledge or competencies, membership (or eligibility for membership) of professional organisations which require attainment of certain qualifications, or testimonials of skills, knowledge or competencies from workplace supervisors.
Any relevant documentation should be attached to the application and will be considered by the Academic Coordinator for the Program.

Applicants applying for either the Graduate Diploma or Master degrees who do not meet the standard admission requirements above may be able to enter the Graduate Certificate. This will be at the discretion of the Program Director or Academic Coordinator who will assess applications on a case-by-case basis.

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):

Domestic Students

International Student

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Students commencing their studies in the Program at the Grad Cert or Grad Dip level will be able, subject to satisfactory performance, to progress to the next stage within the articulated program.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Similar Program

Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management - GCertEM7339 - Environmental Management

Postgraduate Pathway

Master of Property and Development - MPD8127 - Property and Development

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Diploma in City Planning - GDCP5148 - City Planning

Master of City Planning - MCP8148 - City Planning

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in City Planning [GCCP] degree provides an excellent platform to take up planning and urban policy-related opportunities across all tiers of government (federal, state, local), private sector consultancies, property development, and indeed the breadth of built environment professions where planning skills are required. The interdisciplinary skill sets developed through the diploma also enable graduates move into wider policy, research, analytical, creative and community roles both in Australia and overseas

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

Domestic Students

Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)

International Students

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