Master of Planning

About

The Master of Planning degree has been designed to equip students with the professional and scholarly education to take a leadership role in statutory town planning practice as well as policy development. The Parramatta City campus, located in the centre of Sydney’s population growth area, represents a rich urban laboratory in which to explore the most important urban issues.

This two-year program in urban and regional planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. The program equips students with the professional and scholarly education to take a leadership role in statutory town planning practice as well as policy development. It has a strong emphasis on research rooted in social sciences and in the fast-growing Western Sydney region. The coursework includes learning and training in history and theory, governance, professional practice, economic development, sustainability, transport planning, spatial analysis and legal frameworks for planning.

Note: Limited CSP for 2025.

Admission criteria

Either:

• undergraduate degree in any discipline; or
• five years’ full-time equivalent work experience in planning, geography, social science, environmental studies, architecture and landscape studies, engineering or public policy.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Fees and charges

^ Limited CSP for 2025. Call Western Sydney University on 1300 897 669 for further information about tuition fees.

Australian Government financial assistance

Western Sydney University scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the Western Sydney University website.

Find out more about postgraduate study at Western.

Contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 if you have any queries.