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Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning University of South Australia - City West Campus University of South Australia - City West Campus, Australia

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AUD 40900

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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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60%

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Program Overview

Planners help make inner cities, suburbs and regional towns more liveable and sustainable. Planners shape cities, towns and regions through the development planning policy that integrates infrastructure and services. They develop plans, strategies and designs that can improve the quality of life for people and support ecosystem services1.

A key component of this postgraduate qualification relates to the planning and development of environmentally sustainable cities and regions that acknowledge social diversity and the need for greater physical activity and contact with nature, which can help to prevent chronic diseases associated with excessive sedentary behaviour.


What you'll learn

This graduate diploma will equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical expertise needed to embark on a career in the field of urban and regional planning. 

You will learn about:

  • Sustainable urban design and development
  • Planning governance and policy
  • Planning for healthy cities
  • Planning law and ethics
  • Development assessment
  • Transport and planning.
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 4 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2025

Closed

Feb 2024, Jul 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

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    40900

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    Application Fee
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    29710 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship


    We are pleased to advise that students can apply for our prestigious Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarships, for First Semester 2025 from Monday 16th September 2024.

    • Recipients receive a 50% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for up to four years of full-time study
    • Students who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to complete a Scholarship application form and include this with their UniSA application
    • Eligible students who have not provided a completed Scholarship application will be invited to apply at the point of University entry assessment (assuming scholarship places are still available)

     


    Scholarship Criteria:

    • Be a prospective international student
    • Be eligible to study in Australia
    • Not have accepted any other UniSA scholarship or bursary
    • Have achieved the UniSA equivalent of a High Distinction average in previous studies
    • Meet the minimum English language entry requirements for the program applied into
    • Meet normal program admission requirements for the program applied into

     

    International Merit Scholarship

    Recipients will receive a 15% reduction in their student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of their chosen degree

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    Class XII: 70 (Best 4)

    60% or above
    First Division or Class
    6.5 on a 10pt scale

     

    Vice Chancellor’S International Excellence Scholarship
    Receive a 50% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree.


    International Merit Scholarship
    Receive a 15% reduction in your student contributions (tuition fees) for the duration of your degree. For more scholarships and to view full scholarship conditions, please visit.

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