Program Overview
The Urban and Regional Planning at University of South Australia is a Master programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 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 architecture & urban planning. 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 and Regional Planning 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Urban and Regional Planning programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Regional and Urban Planning
- Research Theory and Practice
- Social Planning and Community Issues
- Transport and Planning
- Sustainable Urban Design
- Contemporary Planning Theory
- Transport Policy
- Planning Research Project
- Sustainable Urban Design Workshop
- Planning Research Project
- Environmental Impact Assessment N
- Urban Development and Implementation N
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should normally hold a degree in any discipline with a credit average or above or equivalent, or
should have completed the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning.
English language entry requirements
- In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission.
- Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive.
- Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 27,000 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Australia 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 South Australia
University of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia
The University of South Australia (UniSA) was a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1991, it was the successor of the former South Australian Institute of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months