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Master of Urban Planning and Environment
- Melbourne, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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
- 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
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design and Social Context |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 192 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | RMIT 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
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July 2027
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 3 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,666 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, IELTS Academic 6.5.

