Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in City Planning at UNSW is a short postgraduate program that allows you to bring previous study or work experience to launch a career in urban and regional planning.
Planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession that plays a pivotal...
The Graduate Certificate in City Planning at UNSW is a short postgraduate program that allows you to bring previous study or work experience to launch a career in urban and regional planning.
Planning is an exciting, varied and progressive profession that plays a pivotal role shaping the future of cities. Through a career in planning, you'll improve lives by designing cities that are sustainable, equitable, healthy and inspiring.
As part of the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture you'll join a uniquely interdisciplinary community. You'll work alongside students and professionals from across the built environment, just as you would in the workplace. You'll benefit from UNSW's strong ties to industry and world-leading research in city planning, as you explore diverse subjects including city renewal, city analytics, housing policy and healthy sustainable communities.
Once you've completed the Graduate Certificate, you can progress into the Graduate Diploma or Master of City Planning.
You can choose from a broad range of urban issues to explore through theory and practice, preparing you for diverse, future-focused careers. Areas of study include:
To gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in City Planning, you'll need a bachelor's degree with a credit average or above (Weighted Average Mark 65+).
Once you've completed the Graduate Certificate in City Planning you can apply for entry into the Graduate Diploma or Master of City Planning with credit points for courses already completed.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
To gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in City Planning, you'll need a bachelor's degree with a credit average or above (Weighted Average Mark 65+).
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
You'll graduate with improved skills to move into a variety of professional roles related to planning, including in private sector consultancies, environmental planning, urban development, or regional development.
If you're a professional working in another sector this program can facilitate career progression, especially if your work intersects with the planning system or requires involvement with planning agencies. You'll also gain in-demand analytical, collaborative and communication skills, opening up more diverse career opportunities.
The Graduate Certificate in City Planning provides a pathway into UNSW's Master of City Planning, from which you can graduate a professionally accredited city planner with the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).