Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning at UNE?
The Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning offers a thorough grounding in urban and regional planning both to graduates wishing to enter the profession and to practising professionals wishing to upgrade their knowledge.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
Career Opportunities
Examples include positions in local and state government, private consulting firms, development companies, state and federal government departments involved with urban affairs, environmental management, transport, community development, heritage conservation, regional prosperity and related fields.
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DURATION
1.5 Years Full-timeUp to 6 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipUrbRegPlan | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefits | The course is fully accredited with the Planning Institute of Australia and graduates are eligible for membership of the Institute's Urban and Regional Planning Chapter. Graduates who have successfully completed the award at an appropriate standard are eligible for advanced standing entry to the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the school on the recommendation of the course coordinator. 2. A candidate shall have either: (a) fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree of The University of New England other than a degree in Urban and Regional Planning; or (b) fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at another university or institution; or (c) fulfilled all the requirements for an Associate Diploma or qualification of equivalent standing accepted by the school as sufficient qualification for admission to the course, and have gained not less than three years of professional experience in urban and regional planning or a closely related field; or (d) passed at this university at least the equivalent of two years full-time study towards a Bachelor's degree, other than the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning. 3. Candidates admitted under Rule (d) shall have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree before being awarded the Graduate Diploma. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course). Advanced standing may be granted for core units if a candidate: (a) has already passed those units; or (b) has passed, at this University or at another institution, units which, individually or in combination, substantially cover the subject matter of those units; or (c) has many years of professional experience dealing directly with the subject matter of those units. The maximum advanced standing granted shall be 24 credit points. Advanced standing will not be granted for elective units. |
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| Academic Colours |
Mace (BCC 73) |
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Admission to Candidature
1. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the school on the recommendation of the course coordinator.
2. A candidate shall have either:
(a) fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree of The University of New England other than a degree in Urban and Regional Planning; or
(b) fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at another university or institution; or
(c) fulfilled all the requirements for an Associate Diploma or qualification of equivalent standing accepted by the school as sufficient qualification for admission to the course, and have gained not less than three years of professional experience in urban and regional planning or a closely related field; or
(d) passed at this university at least the equivalent of two years full-time study towards a Bachelor's degree, other than the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning.
3. Candidates admitted under Rule (d) shall have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree before being awarded the Graduate Diploma.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).
Advanced standing may be granted for core units if a candidate:
(a) has already passed those units; or
(b) has passed, at this University or at another institution, units which, individually or in combination, substantially cover the subject matter of those units; or
(c) has many years of professional experience dealing directly with the subject matter of those units.
The maximum advanced standing granted shall be 24 credit points.
Advanced standing will not be granted for Listed Units.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.
In exceptional circumstances and on the recommendation of the school, the period of candidature may be extended.
Course Requirements
1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points as approved by the course coordinator, Urban and Regional Planning.
2. In special circumstances, with the approval of the course coordinator, other units offered in the University, or offered at Massey University as part of the Master of Resource and Environmental Planning degree program, may be substituted for one or more of the core or listed units.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 54 cps |
| Listed Units | 18 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning.
Grades of Pass
Students may be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning at the levels of Pass (GPA 5 or below), Pass with Merit (GPA 6) or Pass with Exceptional Merit (GPA 7) on the basis of an academic record deemed by the school to be of sufficient merit. To qualify for the degree with these levels students must:
(a) have achieved a satisfactory level of performance, as determined by the school, during the candidature; and
(b) have completed the unit GEPL455.
(c) There will be three levels: Pass, Pass with Merit and Pass with Exceptional Merit.
Examination of Dissertation
For students undertaking the unit GEPL455:
(a) the dissertation will be assessed by at least two examiners;
(b) the examiners may be internal or external to The University of New England at the discretion of the course coordinator;
(c) the final level of award will be determined on the basis of marks awarded for both dissertation and course work;
(d) a dissertation will not be examined by a candidate's supervisor, but the supervisor should be consulted in the determination of the final result.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
The Graduate Diploma of Urban and Regional Planning enables graduates to contribute towards making the world more liveable and sustainable through developing understanding and skills in all major and core areas relating to place-making and land use planning. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of place-making and land use planning, will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (such as tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course.
Communication Skills
Communication skills will be taught and practised in lectures, tutorials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course. These skills will include oral, graphical, online and written communication appropriate for a range of different audiences and involve a variety of media.
Global Perspectives
Land management and planning are important issues globally and a global perspective will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course.
Information Literacy
The ability to locate, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources, including the researching and interpretation of primary data, in an appropriate manner will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course.
Life-Long Learning
The development of intellectual capacity, curiosity and creativity and critical thinking skills as well as professional responsibility will be fostered in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course.
Problem Solving
The ability to undertake independent ethical research and to critically analyse problems and formulate and evaluate solutions applying the knowledge and skills gained in the course will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course.
Social Responsibility
The development of social responsibility, and appreciation particularly of sustainable development, will be promoted in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks.
Team Work
The development of professional and ethical behaviour, respect for others and collaboration and group participation skills, including leading and contributing effectively, will be fostered on-campus and online, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in a number of pieces of assessment throughout the course.
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