Postgraduate coursework in Urban and Regional Planning

Program Requirements - 2023

Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.

Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.

Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.

Graduate Certificate 2023 Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

Program requirements - 2021 and 2022

The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2021 or 2022.

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7116 Transport Planning	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7120 Citymaking: Theory & Practice	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7121 Community Participation in Planning	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)

Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7122 Urban Design Theory & Practice	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')
ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')

Program Requirements - 2023

Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.

Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.

Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.

Graduate Diploma 2023 Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

Program requirements - 2021 and 2022

The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2021 or 2022.

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

1^st Semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7116 Transport Planning	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7120 Citymaking: Theory & Practice	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7121 Community Participation in Planning	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')

2^nd Semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7122 Urban Design Theory & Practice	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)

1^st semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7122 Urban Design Theory & Practice	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')

2^nd semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7116 Transport Planning	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7120 Citymaking: Theory & Practice	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7121 Community Participation in Planning	Flexible Core Course (Previously 'Part A')

Program Requirements - 2023

Study planners are useful guides for successful progression through the program. Students must follow the program rules and requirements listed on the Programs and Courses website.

Students are required to check the prerequisites, incompatibilities and restrictions for all courses they select in their study plan. Future course offerings are subject to change.

Refer to the relevant study planner from the year and semester the program was commenced.

Masters 2023 Semester 1 or Semester 2 commencement

Program requirements - 2021 and 2022

The following planner is for students who commenced their program in 2021 or 2022.

The Courses and requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

1^st Semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7116 Transport Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7120 Citymaking: Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7121 Community Participation in Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')

2^nd Semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7122 Urban Design Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')
ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')

3^rd Semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management and Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')

4^th Semester (July – November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7126 Plan Making	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)

1^st semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7122 Urban Design Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')

2^nd semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7116 Transport Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7120 Citymaking: Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7121 Community Participation in Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')

3^rd semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7126 Plan Making	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')

4^th semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management and Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')

Semester 1 Commencement (February intake)

If doing research project (Part C)

The amount of Part B courses required depends on whether you complete 8 units Part C or 10 units Part C. You may wish to speak with an academic advisor to assist you in selecting a plan that suits your needs.

1^st Semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7116 Transport Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7120 Citymaking: Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7121 Community Participation in Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')

2^nd Semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7122 Urban Design Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
PLAN7113 Applied Research Methods	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')
ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')

Option 1: 4 units Research Project:

Students complete 8 units Part C and 4 units Part B
If you complete 4 units research you must complete both PLAN7113 and GEOS7001

3^rd Semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management and Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
GEOS7001 Research Design	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')
ENVM7115 Research Project (Part A)	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')

4^th Semester (July – November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7126 Plan Making	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7115 Research Project (Part B)	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')

Option 2: 6 units Research Project:

Students complete 8 to 10 units Part C and 2 to 4 units Part B
If you complete 6 units research you must complete both PLAN7113 and GEOS7001

3^rd Semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management and Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
GEOS7001 Research Design	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')
ENVM7126 Research project (Part A)	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')

4^th Semester (July – November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7126 Plan Making	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7126 Research project (Part B)	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')

Semester 2 Commencement (July intake)

If doing research project (Part C)

The amount of Part B courses required depends on whether you complete 8 units Part C or 10 units Part C.

If you complete 6 units research you must complete both PLAN7113 and GEOS7001

1^st semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7122 Urban Design Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7100 Foundations of Sustainable Development	Core Course (Previously 'Part B')
ENVM7206 Environmental Impact Assessment	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')

2^nd semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7116 Transport Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7205 Climate Change & Environmental Management	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7120 Citymaking: Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7121 Community Participation in Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')

Option 1: 4 units Research Project:

Students complete 8 units Part C and 4 units Part B
If you complete 4 units research you must complete both PLAN7113 and GEOS7001

3^rd semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7126 Plan Making	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7113 Applied Research Methods	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')
GEOS7001 Research Design	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')
Elective	Program Elective Course (Previously 'Part B')

4^th semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management & Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7110 Research Project	Part C

Option 2: 6 units Research Project:

Students complete 8 to 10 units Part C and 2 to 4 units Part B

If you complete 6 units research you must complete both PLAN7113 and GEOS7001

3^rd semester (July - November)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
PLAN7126 Plan Making	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7113 Applied Research Methods	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')
GEOS7001 Research Design	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')
ENVM7127 Research Project (Part A)	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')

4^th semester (February - June)
Course Code & Title	Requirements
ENVM7123 Regulatory Frameworks for Environmental Management and Planning	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
PLAN7612 Global South Cities: Development Planning Theory & Practice	Core Course (Previously 'Part A')
ENVM7127 Research Project (Part B)	Research Courses and Program Elective Courses (Previously 'Part C')