Master of Urban Planning Online

What you will study

The course requires completion of 90 credit points through 15 compulsory subjects.

Core subjects

• Property Development and Planning Process
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Planning and Design Theory and Decision Making
• Urban Design Fundamentals
• Urban Analytics
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
• Urban Economics and Infrastructure Planning
• Planning and Environmental Law in Australia
• Local Strategic Planning
• Structure Planning
• Spatial Analysis (GIS)
• Development Negotiation and Community Engagement
• Urban Redevelopment
• Urban Project A
• Urban Project B

Exit qualification

Students who complete eight subjects may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning, subject to the relevant course requirements.

Entry requirements

The Master of Urban Planning (Online) is currently accepting applications from Australian citizens and permanent residents.

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree, bachelor's honours degree or master's degree, or overseas equivalent.
• Completed one of the following UTS qualifications with a minimum GPA of 5/7:
  • Graduate Diploma in Property Development
  • Graduate Diploma in Planning
  • Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning and Design
  • Graduate Certificate in Planning
  • Graduate Certificate in Property Development
• Completed Australian graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, in a related field with a minimum GPA of 5/7 AND a minimum of three years of relevant full-time professional work experience, or equivalent part-time experience.

Relevant fields and professional experience include architecture and urban environment, building surveying, building construction economics, valuation, human geography, geomatic engineering, environmental studies, law and economics.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

Applicants relying on professional experience must provide a curriculum vitae (CV) AND evidence in one of the following formats:

• A Statement of Service provided by an employer.
• A completed UTS Statement of Service signed by an employer.
• A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (Australian residents only).
• An official letter from an accountant or solicitor confirming the applicant's professional experience, business duration and business activities.
• A business registration certificate, such as ASIC documentation, an ABN or equivalent evidence.

English language requirements

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum writing score of 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall score of 79, with a minimum writing score of 21.
• UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5): Pass.
• Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with a minimum writing score of 50.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 176, with a minimum writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning based on relevant previous studies or professional experience.

• Previous study may be considered where it satisfies the learning outcomes and requirements of the relevant subjects.
• Relevant professional experience may be considered where sufficient evidence of equivalent learning is provided.
• Applications are assessed individually after an offer of enrolment has been accepted.
• Recognition of prior learning is not guaranteed and may affect the subjects required for completion.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

The course develops the ability to:

• Analyse land and property markets and their implications for urban planning.
• Apply spatial analysis and evidence-based methods to planning decisions.
• Evaluate sustainable development, planning policies and urban design proposals.
• Apply ethical and socially responsible approaches to urban planning.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders to communicate planning ideas and develop collaborative solutions.

Career outcomes

Career pathways may include:

• Urban Planner
• Strategic Planner
• Development Assessment Officer
• Environmental Planner
• Transport Planner

Fees and FEE-HELP

Domestic full-fee paying prices

• Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $4,675
• Indicative annual tuition fee (36 credit points) in 2027: $28,050
• Indicative total course fee in 2027: $70,125

Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.

Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.