Master of Planning (1712)
- Approved Abbreviation: MPlan
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 1712
- AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 080224K
This program applies to students who commenced in 2020 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
For Commencement Year 2015 to 2019 - Please refer to 1712.2 Master of Planning
For Commencement Year 2014 - Please refer to 1712.1 Master of Planning
This program is offered at the Parramatta City campus. However, some subjects may be offered at other campuses or by alternative modes of delivery.
The Master of Planning is a two year program in urban and regional planning. The degree equips students with professional and scholarly education to take leadership roles in statutory town planning practice as well as policy development. This program has a strong emphasis on social science research and in the fast growing Greater Western Sydney Region. The coursework includes learning and training in history and theory, governance, professional practice, economic development, sustainability, transport planning, spatial analysis, and legal frameworks for planning.
Students enrolled in the Master of Planning may be eligible for an early exit award by transferring to the Master of Urban Management and Planning (one year degree) if entry requirements are met. Students should refer to the handbook entry for the Master of Urban Management and Planning for information regarding entry requirements and accreditation for that program.
Early Exit
Students may exit this program on completion of 80 credit points with a 1873 Master of Urban Management and Planning.
Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Accreditation
The Master of Planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Admission
Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline
Or
Have a minimum of five years full-time equivalent work experience in planning, geography, social science, environmental studies, architecture and landscape studies, urban and regional studies, engineering or public policy.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the subjects listed below.
Recommended Sequence 2022
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| 1H session | ||
| HUMN 4001 | Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research | 10 |
| Autumn session | ||
| ARCH 7003 | Managing Cities: History and Theory | 10 |
| ENVL 7002 | Planning and Environmental Regulation | 10 |
| ARCH 7002 | Heritage and Planning | 10 |
| Quarter 3 session | ||
| ARCH 7004 | Planning and Development Control | 10 |
| 2H session | ||
| HUMN 4002 | Researcher Development 2: Proposing and Justifying Research | 10 |
| Spring session | ||
| ARCH 7001 | Developing Sustainable Places | 10 |
| HUMN 7041 | Social Research in the Digital World | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| ARCH 7006 | Urban Planning Placement Project | 10 |
| ENVL 7003 | Urban Research Report | 10 |
| ARCH 7014 | Health, Wellbeing and Place | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| ARCH 7005 | Urban Management Practice: Governance and Power in the City | 10 |
| BLDG 7006 | Financing Cities in the Global Economy | 10 |
| ARCH 7020 | Cool Green Cities | 10 |
| POLI 7002 | Translation from Theory and Research to Policy | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Full-time mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 3 Session | ||
| ARCH 7004 | Planning and Development Control | 10 |
| 2H session | ||
| HUMN 4001 | Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research | 10 |
| Spring session | ||
| ARCH 7001 | Developing Sustainable Places | 10 |
| HUMN 7041 | Social Research in the Digital World | 10 |
| 1H session | ||
| HUMN 4002 | Researcher Development 2: Proposing and Justifying Research | 10 |
| Autumn session | ||
| ARCH 7003 | Managing Cities: History and Theory | 10 |
| ENVL 7002 | Planning and Environmental Regulation | 10 |
| ARCH 7002 | Heritage and Planning | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| ARCH 7005 | Urban Management Practice: Governance and Power in the City | 10 |
| BLDG 7006 | Financing Cities in the Global Economy | 10 |
| ARCH 7020 | Cool Green Cities | 10 |
| POLI 7002 | Translation from Theory and Research to Policy | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| ARCH 7006 | Urban Planning Placement Project | 10 |
| ENVL 7003 | Urban Research Report | 10 |
| ARCH 7014 | Health, Wellbeing and Place | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Equivalent Core Subjects
The Core Subjects listed below counts towards completion of this course for students who passed this subject in 2020 or earlier.
ARCH 7013 - Green Urbanscapes: Bio-Physical Functions and Services, replaced by ARCH 7020 Cool Green Cities
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points including the subjects listed below.
Recommended Sequence 2023
Full-time start-year intake
| Year 1 | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|
| 1H session | ||
| HUMN 4001 | Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research | 10 |
| Autumn session | ||
| ARCH 7003 | Managing Cities: History and Theory | 10 |
| ENVL 7002 | Planning and Environmental Regulation | 10 |
| ARCH 7002 | Heritage and Planning | 10 |
| ARCH 7004 | Planning and Development Control | 10 |
| Spring session | ||
| ARCH 7001 | Developing Sustainable Places | 10 |
| HUMN 7041 | Social Research in the Digital World | 10 |
| ENGR 7016 | Planning for Bushfire Prone Areas | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| ARCH 7006 | Urban Planning Placement Project | 10 |
| ENVL 7003 | Urban Research Report | 10 |
| ARCH 7014 | Health, Wellbeing and Place | 10 |
| BLDG 7007 | Interpreting Building Regulations (Residential Buildings) | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| ARCH 7005 | Urban Management Practice: Governance and Power in the City | 10 |
| BLDG 7006 | Financing Cities in the Global Economy | 10 |
| ARCH 7020 | Cool Green Cities | 10 |
| POLI 7002 | Translation from Theory and Research to Policy | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Full-time mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2H session | ||
| HUMN 4001 | Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research | 10 |
| Spring session | ||
| ARCH 7001 | Developing Sustainable Places | 10 |
| HUMN 7041 | Social Research in the Digital World | 10 |
| ENGR 7016 | Planning for Bushfire Prone Areas | 10 |
| Autumn session | ||
| ARCH 7003 | Managing Cities: History and Theory | 10 |
| ENVL 7002 | Planning and Environmental Regulation | 10 |
| ARCH 7002 | Heritage and Planning | 10 |
| ARCH 7004 | Planning and Development Control | 10 |
| Credit Points | 80 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| ARCH 7005 | Urban Management Practice: Governance and Power in the City | 10 |
| BLDG 7006 | Financing Cities in the Global Economy | 10 |
| ARCH 7020 | Cool Green Cities | 10 |
| POLI 7002 | Translation from Theory and Research to Policy | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| ARCH 7006 | Urban Planning Placement Project | 10 |
| ENVL 7003 | Urban Research Report | 10 |
| ARCH 7014 | Health, Wellbeing and Place | 10 |
| BLDG 7007 | Interpreting Building Regulations (Residential Buildings) | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Replaced Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2022 or earlier.
HUMN 4002 - Researcher Development 2: Proposing and Justifying Research, replaced by ENGR 7016 Planning for Bushfire Prone Areas
BLDG 7003 - Building Studies, replaced by BLDG 7007 Interpreting Building Regulations (Residential Buildings)