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PhD of Urban and Regional Planning

Curtin University

Perth, Australia
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A four-year degree using geographic thinking to plan sustainable cities.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Urban and Regional Planning can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Urban and regional planner
Real estate agent
Market research analyst
GIS analyst
Sustainability specialist

Curriculum

Courses include geography of urban diversity
Geographies of urban change
Urban and regional planning
Geographic information systems and an urban field experience capstone in Chicago
With local internships.

Entry requirements

Academic

Not published on the course pages (no academic entry text)
Applicants must name a research topic and supervisor and submit a research proposal (https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/applying/research/)

Accepted academic background

Not published on the course pages (no academic entry text); applicants must name a research topic and supervisor and submit a research proposal (https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/applying/research/)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 81
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 176
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Previous degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
Research proposal
Academic references
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Urban and Regional Planning admission requirements at Curtin University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$40,131 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$10,000 AUD

Program details

Campus	Curtin Perth (Bentley)
Faculty or school	Academic Studies
Department	Department of General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Curtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Urban and Regional Planning.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.