Master of Property Development and Planning

Note

Students who do not meet the admission requirements below may begin with a Graduate Certificate and progress to the Master of Property Development and Planning.

Graduate Certificate in Property Development --> Master of Property Development and Planning

-OR-

Graduate Certificate in Planning --> Master of Property Development and Planning

(Note that entry to the Masters via other UTS Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas is also possible.)

Targeted at property and planning professionals and graduates seeking to enhance their credentials, this course offers a pathway into the property and planning sectors, underpinning a commitment to professional excellence.

Choose this course to deepen your understanding of urban development, economic dynamics, sustainable design, and development feasibility, balancing both private and public interests.

What sets this course apart is its focus on practical application, preparing you for roles in local, metropolitan, and regional planning, as well as private and public property development.

You will gain insights into urban planning and property development, learn to apply sustainability and design principles, and master assessment of development feasibility.

Teaching and learning will be interactive, combining theory with real-world application, ensuring you acquire both knowledge and practical skills for your professional advancement.

This course is for property and planning professionals who want to upgrade their qualifications or expertise or for those who wish to enter the property and planning industries. In their first year students develop an understanding of how to balance private and public interests in urban development, how urban economies work, how urban design and sustainability principles are applied, and how development feasibility is assessed.

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, UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Planning, UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Property and Planning, or UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning (online) or UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Design (online) or UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Urban Design (online) 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 AND A minimum of 3 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience.

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11270 Graduate Certificate 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

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, UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Planning, UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Property and Planning, or UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning (online) or UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Design (online) or UTS Graduate Certificate or UTS Graduate Diploma in Urban Design (online) 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 AND A minimum of 3 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in Property Development and Planning

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11270 Graduate Certificate 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.