Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning

University of Queensland

Australia, Brisbane

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University of Queensland

Australia , Brisbane

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

025968D

Campuses

External

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 0.5 year(s)

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning

About

Graduate confident and well-prepared for work, with skills gained through a program designed in consultation with industry to provide you with the ideal balance of theoretical content and practical experience.

The Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning is designed for recent graduates in any field, and for established professionals who wish to extend their skills and expertise. It will also help provide a preparation for entry into a masters program.

For your half year of full-time studies, you'll select from more than 20 courses providing you with a high level of specialised knowledge together with valuable skills associated with your selected areas of study.

Graduates from UQ's Urban and Regional Planning program are sought after by employers for their ability to make environmentally, socially and economically sustainable decisions, and can expect to find employment in a variety of roles in both public and private sectors.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

a bachelor's degree or above in any discipline, except qualifications accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. Or,
2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in urban and regional planning.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

a bachelor's degree or above in any discipline, except qualifications accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. Or,
2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in urban and regional planning.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
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English Program Requirements

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

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Career

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Urban and regional planner
Strategic land use coordinator
Development assessment officer
Spatial planner
Urban design coordinator
Heritage conservation officer
Social planner
Commercial and industrial development officer
Tourism consultant
Regional development officer

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 0

Application Fee

AUD

Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning

University of Queensland

Australia,

Brisbane

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