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Master of Urban Planning and Environment

RMIT University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A master degree on planning efficient, Healthy and sustainable cities.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Urban Planning and Environment. Apply relevant theories
  • Methods
  • And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Urban Planning and Environment.

Career outcomes

  • Strategic and statutory planning
  • Environmental and social planning
  • State government planning and policy agencies
  • Infrastructure providers
  • Environmental agencies
  • Consulting firms
  • Local government
  • Conservation and community sectors

Curriculum

  • Core urban planning and environment study with electives including public policy development
  • Urban design
  • Social planning
  • Sustainable water management
  • Global cities
  • Green cities
  • Work placement
  • Healthy cities
  • GIS principles and climate change responses. Two years full-time
  • Advanced standing possible.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completed Australian bachelor degree (or overseas equivalent) in any or a relevant discipline; a minimum GPA is stated on some pages (mostly 2.0
  • some 2.5 out of 4.0); relevant work experience is accepted for some courses
  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any or a named discipline; a minimum GPA is stated on 31 of 69 pages read (mostly 2.0 out of 4.0
  • some 2.5); some pages allow professional work experience

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity
  • Application Form

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$41,666 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolCollege of Design and Social Context
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value192
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteRMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    3 Mar 2027

    109 days left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.