Graduate Certificate in City Planning

University of New South Wales

Australia, Sydney

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University of New South Wales

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

088357K

Campuses

Kensington

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 7 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 23,500 / year

Next Intake February-2026

Graduate Certificate in City Planning

About

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.

Connect with Australia’s leading urban research centre, the City Futures Research Centre
Adobe Creative Cloud subscription included from the day you start for the duration of your studies
Study in and learn from one of the world’s great cities. Sydney will be your classroom
Establish networks through our strong industry links and partnerships
Progress into the Graduate Diploma or the professionally-accredited Master of City Planning
Study at a Built Environment School that ranks 4th in Australia and #35 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024)
Prioritise career success - UNSW won the Australian Financial Review's Most Employable Students Award in 2024
Be supported by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community
Access world-class alumni connections
Join a global top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)
Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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+).

English Program Requirements

Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
Arts, Design & Architecture

6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

Exceptions:

Bachelor of Education (Secondary): 7 overall (min 6.5 in writing & reading, 7.5 in speaking & listening)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours): 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours): 7 overall (min 7.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking)

6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

Exceptions:

Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary): 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

Career

Future careers

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).