Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Urban and Regional Planning in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney
|
Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
45,500
(c. USD32,091.15)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning serves as your gateway into the professional planning field, with accreditation from the Planning Institute of Australia. This program explores how urban spaces and sites are shaped—physically, socially, and environmentally.
Designed for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in human geography, design, or related fields who seek professional training in urban planning. It also suits Bachelor of Architecture and Environments graduates or professionals looking to enhance their expertise.
This postgraduate coursework degree hones communication abilities, critical thinking, and analytical techniques essential for influencing policy, technical decisions, and regulatory frameworks in urban and regional planning.
The curriculum includes core urban and regional planning units, culminating in a capstone project—either a planning report or research dissertation. Elective units tailored to design and contemporary urban challenges ensure the program meets all academic requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Master of Urban and Regional Planning requires:
a bachelor's degree in design, human geography or related field from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification with a credit average mark across all units; or
completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma with a WAM of at least 70.
IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
Tuition
AUD
45,500