Master of Landscape Architecture
G r a d u a t e D i p l o m a i n U r b a n a n d R e g i o n a l P l a n n i n g ( P S 7 2 )
Year offered: 2009 Admissions: No
CRICOS code: 003477E
Course duration (full-time): 1 year for Bachelor of Built Environment graduates; 1.5 years for other graduates Course duration (part-time): 75% progression: 1.5 years for Bachelor of Built Environment graduates; 2 years for other graduates/50% progression: 2 years for Bachelor of Built Environment graduates; 2.5 years for other graduates Domestic fees (indicative): 2009: CSP $3,700 (indicative) per semester
International Fees (per semester): 2009: $10,250 (indicative) per semester (subject to annual review) Domestic Entry: This course is open to continuing BN31 Graduates only. NO NEW OFFERS WILL BE MADE AFTER FEBRUARY 2008.
International Entry: This course is open to continuing BN31 Graduates only. NO NEW OFFERS WILL BE MADE AFTER FEBRUARY 2008.
Total credit points: 168
Course coordinator: Professor Jay Yang (Please refer all course enquiries to Course Leader.)
Discipline coordinator: Dr Tan Yigitcanlar (Course Leader)
Campus: Gardens Point Entry Requirements
A bachelor degree or equivalent is required. Applicants entering this course from non-design qualifications require basic skills in design/perception theory, planning graphics. A two-module full-fee paying Summer unit is available for this purpose. Computer literacy is also required.
Applicants without planning or related qualifications undertake a Foundation Course of up to six units within the Course of 1.5 years or part-time equivalent including an introductory Summer Semester. These requirements may be reduced by academic credit based on previous studies.
A limited number of special entry places are available in the Foundation Course for suitably experienced non-graduates.
Special entry includes written and oral examinations and references.
International Student Entry
QUT advises that International Students may only enrol in full-time studies.
Overview
Students develop the knowledge,skills and social awareness to become successful urban and regional planners. The course is structured around a core of planning practice. Contributions from theory, method and activity studies are integrated with this core at each stage and set within the broader socio-economic and political contexts. Flexible teaching methods include lectures, as well as projects, workshops, seminars and field studies.
Professional Recognition
This course is professionally accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.
Course Structure
The course offers a variety of structures, including full-time (100% and 75% progression rate) and part-time programs (50% progression rate). Normal Entry to the Course is in Semester 1 or Summer Semester, though Foundation Studies entrants may, in special circumstances, be admitted in Semester 2.
SPECIAL NOTE
Any BN31 (Urb&RegPlan) graduate (from 1997-2007) can apply for the final offering (Sem 1 2008) of the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning.
Further Information
Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering - Phone +61 7 3138 1433, email: [email protected]
Full-Time Course Structure Stucture for non BBE graduates Year 1, Semester 1
DBP403 Design Communication
DBP406 Computer Applications in Planning
Note: DBP403 and DBP406 are introductory units to be undertaken in workshop mode in February.
DBP401 Urban Design and Site Analysis DBP402 Planning Processes
DBP409 Urban Planning Practice DBP410 Research Methods in Planning Year 1, Semester 2
DBP404 Economic and Social Foundations of Planning DBP408 Planning Implementation and Law
DBP413 Regional Planning Practice DBP414 Regional and Metropolitan Policy Year 2, Semester 1
DBP407 Environmental Planning and Management DBP411 Community Planning
DBP412 Planning Theory and Ethics
DBP415 Professional Practice or Research Project Structure for BBE graduates
Year 1 - Semester 1
DBP409 Urban Planning Practice DBP410 Research Methods in Planning DBP411 Community Planning
DBP412 Planning Theory and Ethics Year 1- Semester 2
DBP413 Regional Planning Practice DBP414 Regional and Metropolitan Policy
DBP415 Professional Practice or Research Project Part-time Course Structure
Structure for non BBE graduates Year 1, Semester 1
DBP403 Design Communication
DBP406 Computer Applications in Planning
Note: DBP403 and DBP406 are introductory units to be undertaken in workshop mode in February.
DBP401 Urban Design and Site Analysis DBP402 Planning Processes
Year 1, Semester 2
DBP404 Economic and Social Foundations of Planning DBP408 Planning Implementation and Law
Year 2, Semester 1
DBP409 Urban Planning Practice DBP410 Research Methods in Planning Year 2, Semester 2
DBP413 Regional Planning Practice DBP414 Regional and Metropolitan Policy Year 3, Semester 1
DBP407 Environmental Planning and Management DBP411 Community Planning
DBP412 Planning Theory and Ethics Year 3, Semester 2
DBP415 Professional Practice or Research Project Structure for BBE graduates
Year 1 - Semester 1
DBP409 Urban Planning Practice DBP410 Research Methods in Planning Year 1 - Semester 2
DBP413 Regional Planning Practice DBP414 Regional and Metropolitan Policy Year 2 - Semester 1
DBP411 Community Planning DBP412 Planning Theory and Ethics Year 2 - Semester 2
DBP415 Professional Practice or Research Project 75% Progression Rate Course Structure
Structure for non BBE graduates Year 1, Semester 1
DBP403 Design Communication
DBP406 Computer Applications in Planning
Note: DBP403 and DBP406 are introductory units to be undertaken in workshop mode in February.
DBP401 Urban Design and Site Analysis DBP402 Planning Processes
DBP409 Urban Planning Practice DBP410 Research Methods in Planning Year 1, Semester 2
DBP404 Economic and Social Foundations of Planning DBP408 Planning Implementation and Law
DBP414 Regional and Metropolitan Policy Year 2, Semester 1
DBP407 Environmental Planning and Management DBP411 Community Planning
DBP412 Planning Theory and Ethics Year 2, Semester 2
DBP413 Regional Planning Practice
DBP415 Professional Practice or Research Project Structure for BBE graduates
Year 1, Semester 1
DBP409 Urban Planning Practice DBP410 Research Methods in Planning DBP412 Planning Theory and Ethics Year 1 , Semester 2
DBP413 Regional Planning Practice DBP414 Regional and Metropolitan Policy
DBP415 Professional Practice or Research Project Year 2, Semester 1
DBP411 Community Planning Potential Careers:
Urban and Regional Planner.
G r a d u a t e C e r t i f i c a t e i n P l a n n i n g S t u d i e s ( P S 8 2 )
Year offered: 2009 Admissions: No
CRICOS code: 040336M
Course duration (full-time): 1 semester Course duration (part-time): 2 semesters
Domestic fees (indicative): 2009: Full fee tuition $6,750 (indicative) per semester
Domestic Entry: This course is open to continuing students only. NO NEW OFFERS WILL BE MADE AFTER 2007.
International Entry: This course is open to continuing students only. NO NEW OFFERS WILL BE MADE AFTER 2007.
Total credit points: 48
Course coordinator: Professor Jay Yang (Please refer all course enquiries to Course Leader.)
Discipline coordinator: Dr Tan Yigitcanlar (Course Leader)
Campus: Gardens Point Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have:
- a recognised tertiary degree in any discipline requiring at least three years' full time study or its equivalent, or - other documented qualifications and experience considered to be equivalent by the Head of School of Urban Development. Applicants may be required to attend an interview, or sit an examination, as part of the selection process.
Overview
The Planning Certificate is intended to provide an introduction to planning method and practice for people engaged in planning activities in government and the community, as well as being a convenient refresher course for professional planners in the latest developments in community planning theory and practice.
Students wishing to use the Graduate Certificate as a refresher or introductory course, may select any four units offered in the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning. Full-time is one semester (48cp); part-time is 2 semesters (48cp). Please see course structure for a recommended program.
Course Structure
An overview of current planning methods is presented in Planning Processes and applied in Urban Analysis and Design and Planning Implementation. These method and practice units are accompanied by opportunity for focused study within the Elective unit, chosen in discussion with the course coordinator.
Professional Recognition
This course is registered with the Planning Institute of Australia (formerly RAPI) as a recognised Continuing Professional Development Course rated at ten credit points.
International Student Entry
QUT advises that International Students may only enrol in full-time studies.
Further Information
Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering - Phone +61 7 3138 1433, email: [email protected]
Special Note
This course has been discontinued. Any remaining students should seek advice from the Course Leader regarding their remaining course program.
Potential Careers:
Urban and Regional Planner, Urban Designer.