Graduate Certificate in Planning

This course is designed for professionals with experience in planning or those with unrelated degrees seeking a career change into planning. Opt for this programme to bridge the gap to a Master of Planning, leveraging your professional background to pivot into a new field. Its multidisciplinary approach facilitates a smooth transition across careers.

Stand out with a curriculum that blends strategic and master planning with financial analysis, and addresses the critical domain of sub-regional planning. You'll acquire a robust skill set, preparing you for impactful roles in major developments and projects.

Expect a dynamic learning experience through practical assignments, case studies, and collaborative projects, ensuring you apply theory to real-world scenarios. This hands-on approach will enhance your understanding and equip you with practical expertise.

The degree enables professionals to change careers due to the multidisciplinary nature of the learning.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's or master’s degree, or overseas equivalent

OR

• Completed UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Property Development with a minimum GPA of 5/7

OR

• Completed Australian Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, or overseas equivalent, in a related field of study with a minimum GPA of 5/7

OR

• Completed Australian Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 5/7 AND A minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience.

OR

• A minimum of 3 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience in a profession closely related to Urban Planning AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Planning

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

For applicants who need to demonstrate interest in the course:

• Personal statement (300 words) demonstrating an understanding of the opportunities present in Planning and outlining reasons for studying the Graduate Certificate in Planning and articulating work experience related to urban planning.

Related fields of study and areas of relevant professional experience include:

Architecture and Urban Environment (Architecture, Urban Design and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior and Environmental Design, Architecture and Urban Environment, not elsewhere classified, e.g. building conservation, property development), Building Surveying, Building Construction Economics, Valuation, Human Geography, Geomatic Engineering (Surveying, Mapping Science, Geomatic Engineering not elsewhere classified, e.g. Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Land Information Systems (LIS), Photogrammetry, Remote sensing, Spatial Information Systems (SIS)), Environmental Studies (Land, Parks and Wildlife Management, Environmental Studies not elsewhere classified, e.g. environmental impact assessment, environmental science, land conservation, soil conservation), Law, Economics and Econometrics, Real Estate

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's or master’s degree, or overseas equivalent

OR

• Completed UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Property Development with a minimum GPA of 5/7

OR

• Completed Australian Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, or overseas equivalent, in a related field of study with a minimum GPA of 5/7

OR

• Completed Australian Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 5/7 AND A minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Planning

OR

• A minimum of 3 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience in a profession closely related to Urban Planning AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Planning

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

• Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

Related fields of study and areas of relevant professional experience include:

Architecture and Urban Environment (Architecture, Urban Design and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior and Environmental Design, Architecture and Urban Environment, not elsewhere classified, e.g. building conservation, property development), Building Surveying, Building Construction Economics, Valuation, Human Geography, Geomatic Engineering (Surveying, Mapping Science, Geomatic Engineering not elsewhere classified, e.g. Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Land Information Systems (LIS), Photogrammetry, Remote sensing, Spatial Information Systems (SIS)), Environmental Studies (Land, Parks and Wildlife Management, Environmental Studies not elsewhere classified, e.g. environmental impact assessment, environmental science, land conservation, soil conservation), Law, Economics and Econometrics, Real Estate

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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