To complete the Master of Urban Planning you will undertake:
 

• Eight core subjects (100 points): Core subjects provide you with the knowledge and technical skills needed to generate, evaluate, and implement plans as well as insight into economic and environmental changes in cities.

• Four specialisation subjects (50 points)

• Capstone subject (25 points). You must complete MSD Minor thesis

Two multidisciplinary electives (25 points): You choose two electives from other disciplines at the Melbourne School of Design or other faculties in subjects such as such as economics, engineering, public health, development studies, social work and law. Planners work with many other disciplines in practice and these subjects prepare you to work effectively in industry.
 

200 points
 

To complete the Master of Urban Planning you will undertake: Eight core subjects (100 points): Core subjects provide you with the knowledge and technical skills needed to generate, evaluate, and implement plans as well as insight into economic and environmental change in cities. Four specialisation subjects (50 points) Capstone (25 points). Students must complete the following subject: MSD Minor thesis: You can develop an area of particular interest, analysing a complex urban planning issue in a complex policy environment. ABPL90217 MSD Minor Thesis is of year-long duration.The thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment in ABPL90217 MSD Minor Thesis. Students can commence the MSD Minor Thesis either in Semester 1 or 2 and must continue in the consecutive semester. Upon successful completion of this Thesis , students will receive 25 points credit. This subject comprises the degree's capstone experience and provides students with the necessary research preparation for doctoral study.
 

• Year 1
  100 pts
   

• Semester 1
  50 pts
   

CORE

• Planning Law & Statutory Planning

• ABPL90130

• 12.5 pts
   

CORE

• The Economies Of Cities And Regions

• ABPL90246

• 12.5 pts

CORE

• Planning Theory And History

• ABPL90134

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Analytical Methods

• ABPL90135

• 12.5 pts
   

• Semester 2
  50 pts
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CORE

• Land Use And Urban Design

• ABPL90132

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Strategic Plan Making

• ABPL90131

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Urban Sustainability And Climate Change

• ABPL90064

• 12.5 pts
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CORE

• Participatory Planning

• ABPL90315

• 12.5 pts
   

• Year 2
  100 pts
   

• Semester 1
  50 pts
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CORE

• MSD Minor Thesis Part 1

• ABPL90396

• 12.5 pts
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• SPECIALISATION ELECTIVES
  12.5 pts
   

• SPECIALISATION ELECTIVES
  12.5 pts
   

• MULTIDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE
  12.5 pts
   

• Semester 2
  50 pts
   

CORE

• MSD Minor Thesis Part 2

• ABPL90397

• 12.5 pts
   

• SPECIALISATION ELECTIVES
  12.5 pts
   

• SPECIALISATION ELECTIVES
  12.5 pts
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• MULTIDISCIPLINARY ELECTIVE
  12.5 pts

In order to be considered for entry applicants must meet the following criteria:
 

• An undergraduate degree in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65% (University of Melbourne equivalent); and

• A Personal Statement of up to 500 words; and

• Satisfy the University of Melbourne's English Language Requirement.

• TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening. To submit your scores when you apply, use our TOEFL Institution Code: 0974.

• IELTS: total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.

• Indicative first year fee AUD$44,512
   
• Indicative total course fee AUD$91,249

Many Master of Urban Planning graduates enter the public sector and work in government departments and agencies, or for local councils and regions.
 

The private and public sectors in Australia and internationally employ our graduates in an increasing range of areas, including urban planning and design, environmental and transport planning consultancy, property development, and housing and community advocacy. There are also opportunities in tertiary education and research.
 

Urban planners work with teams of related professionals such as architects, landscape architects, engineers, environmental scientists, economists, property valuers, real estate developers, lawyers and sociologists.
 

Some of the firms our graduates work for are:
 

• Department of Environment

• Land

• Water & Planning

• City of Melbourne

• Urbis

• Victorian Planning Authority

• Tract Consultants

• Moreland City Council

• Darebin City Council

• SGS Economics and Planning

• Wyndham City Council

• Ethos Urban

• City of Casey

• City of Boroondara

• GHD Woodhead

• AECOM

• Yarra City Council

• Moonee Valley City Council

• Parks Victoria

• Hansen Partnership
   

Our graduates work as:
 

• Senior Planner

• Project Officer

• Town Planner Urban and Regional Planner

• Strategic Planner

• Statutory Planner

• Transport Planner

• Planning Policy Advisor

• Sustainability Coordinator

• Precinct Planner

• Policy Officer

• Urban Planning and Design Consultant