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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

Sunshine Coast , Queensland ,Australia

Master of Regional Planning by Research

The planning profession demands real-world solutions for the constantly changing environment we live in. Work with industry experts to conduct research that will advance the way town planners approach complex issues, and provide new insights into the evolving needs of diverse communities and regions, both within Australia and globally.

In this advanced program, you’ll complete one required research course and an original thesis on a topic of your choice, from coastal management to water allocation and planning, urban planning and design issues to dispute resolution, and more.

This program is designed for planning professionals who hold a degree accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia and are looking to advance their careers in the planning industry.

In this program you will:

  • Produce original research on an area of professional interest
  • Develop advanced skills in research design, analysis and written communication
  • Advance the way town planners approach complex issues, and contribute to the future of planning practice

Campus Information

Fraser Coast

161 Old Maryborough Road Hervey Bay Queensland 4655 Australia

USC Gympie

71 Cartwright Road Gympie Queensland 4570 Australia?

Sippy Downs

USC Caboolture

80-106 Tallon Street Caboolture Queensland 4510 Australia

Intakes

  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
45 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

  • Historic buildings inspector/conservation officer.
  • Housing manager/officer.
  • Local government officer.
  • Town planner.
  • Transport planner.
  • Urban designer.

PSW Opportunity

2 or 3 Years Depending on the Campus

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for admission to Master of Regional Planning by Research candidature, applicants are normally required to hold:

  • a Planning Institute of Australia (or other professional planning accreditation body affiliated with the World Planning Schools Association) accredited four-year degree in planning
    or
  • an honours undergraduate degree in a planning-related area and relevant planning experience to the satisfaction of the Program Coordinator

 

For More Information Please Connect to our PSA Counselor.

  • Course Code: 070697D
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 02 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 59200 AUD
    Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
    Application Fee: N/A
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