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Urban and regional planning goes beyond designing physical spaces—it's a method for sustainably transforming our world. Through this program, you'll explore sustainability's role in urban planning policies, gaining the expertise required to become a leader in policy and planning.
Your coursework won't just examine Melbourne's urban planning and its regional areas; you'll also discover global planning approaches. Consider enhancing your education with a semester abroad at one of RMIT's partner institutions to experience urban and regional planning on an international scale.
This program prioritizes hands-on experience. By working on real-world projects relevant to the industry, you'll connect with top professionals, master industry-standard techniques, and graduate career-prepared—with valuable industry networks and a degree recognized by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
Planners professionally gather, assess, and share data to influence future strategies and plans. This degree will teach you how to communicate effectively with stakeholders to achieve responsible, impactful planning results.
If urban design, geography, history, environmental studies, or politics and economics excite you, this program will capture your curiosity. You'll develop the ability to analyze and engage with the diverse elements that shape how we live, work, enjoy leisure, and travel. Throughout your studies, you'll be inspired to think innovatively about planning's potential to foster fair and vibrant cities and regions.