Graduate Certificate in Urban and Environmental Planning

Graduate Certificate

This program addresses planning issues that are central to contemporary planning practice.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time

Course Code

3216, 061457F

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Fees

$13,500 per year / $13,500 total

International Fees

$18,500 per year / $18,500 total

About this course

This program addresses planning issues that are central to contemporary planning practice. It broadens and deepens your professional understanding of both practical and theoretical responses to planning challenges in areas that include environmental, development, land use, transport, policy and strategic planning. The program is suitable for para-professionals in planning and allied fields.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Urban and Environmental Planning, a student must:

hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing). Planning related Bachelor degrees will be assessed by the Program Director to determine whether the degree is appropriate for admission
OR have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Urban and Environmental Planning with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 will be eligible for admission to the Master of Urban and Environmental Planning. These students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing.

Study locations

Nathan

Career pathways

You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to emerging planning and development challenges. You'll sharpen your ability to evaluate, analyse and create innovative solutions, and communicate them effectively. Graduates build careers in government, the private sector and non-governmental organisations in areas that include planning and urban policy, development preparation and assessment, transport and local area planning, and regional and strategic planning.

Credit for prior study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

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How to apply

To apply, add this program to your shortlist at the top of this page or apply for this program now (a maximum of three preferences is allowed).

Griffith will assess your first preference and will only assess subsequent preferences if you are not successful.

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