Master of Urban and Regional Planning - Coursework

Course description, features and facilities Urban and Regional Planning focuses on some of the major challenges facing society, including the population growth and restructuring, rapid urbanisation, poverty and homelessness, land use conflict, cultural diversity, economic development, and ecological sustainability.
You are provided with the knowledge and skills to help resolve major urban and regional problems, and offered the opportunity to undertake a practicum within the public sector, private sector or a university-based research centre. After completing this course, you will able to contribute to the creation of liveable communities, vibrant economies and sustainable places.

Our teaching is supported by the world class research of the Centre for Regional Development, the Planning and Transport Research Centre, and the Centre for Built Environment and Health. UWA also has strong links with the Planning Institute Australia (WA).

The Faculty of Science offers Master's by Coursework bursaries for domestic students and Postgraduate Merit scholarships for international students. Please visit the Faculty of Science website for details.

Domestic students may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place within this course.

This course has been approved by the Department of Social Services for Student Support Payments. Eligible students can receive Youth Allowance, Austudy or Pensioner Education Supplement. Further information can be found on the Department of Social Services website.

Back to topPlanners are employed by local governments, state governments (such as the Department of Planning and the Department of State Development) and in private practice with planning consultancies and property developers. And, they work across a diverse range of areas, including: regional development, environmental management, urban design, public...