Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5219
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a planning or cognate discipline.
Additional application information
The majority of courses are offered late afternoon/early evening.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management
Email: gpem@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 3752
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5219
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a planning or cognate discipline.
CRICOS Code: 002061D
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy)
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Urban and Regional Planning?
Professional planners assist communities, companies and governments to integrate the environmental, economic and social aspects of development from small sites up to whole regions. Planning deals with strategic work (long-range planning) as well as structural and statutory components in relation to built and natural environments and the legislative framework controlling land use. Accordingly, planning is closely allied with commerce, government, sociology, communities and the ecology disciplines.
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning was the first masters level program in Queensland to be recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). It produces professionally competent graduates, familiar with the concepts, ideas and techniques of planning.
What you can study
Courses typically emphasise the acquisition of skills through small scale exercises or practical project work but fits these within a wider intellectual framework of design and public policy.
Opportunities are available for a research investigation through an advanced research project; and there is an elective which enables some specialisation.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a planning or cognate discipline.
Additional application information
The majority of courses are offered late afternoon/early evening.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a planning or cognate discipline.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 002061D
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy)
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Careers
Graduates find employment with Local, State and Federal Government departments and agencies, private consultancy firms, large land developers, and finance and investment houses concerned with property markets. Work situations range across:
# Land-use planning
# Transport and infrastructure planning
# Urban design
# Regional development
# Commercial and industrial development
# Use and extension of information technology
# Resource management
# Heritage and conservation
# Environmental monitoring
# Planning law and practice
# Policy making and implementation
# Statutory or strategic planning
# Tourism
# Engineering and architectural applications.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Planning Institute of Australia
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Planning Institute Of Australia
Program rules for the Master of Urban and Regional Planning
To complete the Master of Urban and Regional Planning
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain 24 units from the MURP Course List, comprising:
- 16 units from Part A;
- 4 units from Part C; and
- the balance from Part B and/or Part C.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: