Program Overview
The Urban Planning and Management at Western Sydney University is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Urban Planning and Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 1,880 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: City of Parramatta, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban Planning and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Managing Cities: History and Theory
- Planning and Environmental Regulation
- Urban Planning Placement Project
- Heritage and Planning
- Developing Sustainable Places
- Financing Cities in the Global Economy
- Urban Management Practice: Governance and Power in the City
- Urban Research Report
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in planning, geography, social science, environmental studies, architecture and landscape studies, urban and regional studies or public policy
- Applications from Australian and NZ citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
- Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International 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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 1,880 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: AUD 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 1,880 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Western Sydney University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Western Sydney
University of Western Sydney
Sydney, Australia
University of Western Sydney is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date July 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
