Master of Urban Planning and Environment

    Master of Urban Planning and Environment

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 28,249 / yaer
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Master of Urban Planning and Environment

    About

    Combining studies in urban planning and built environment with the social, economic and political environment, the Master of Urban Planning and Environment equips you to shape efficient, practical, healthy and sustainable cities.

    Develop skills in critical analysis and draw from diverse sources to engage in professionally-relevant projects, conduct research, and promote effective policy outcomes. Benefit from practical and experiential learning, working on urban planning problems in the field, and consulting with industry.

    This degree is widely supported by industry; the majority of urban planners in Victoria are RMIT alumni, and employers actively seek our urban planning and environment graduates for their unique combination of environmental science and policy skills.

    Upon graduation, you will be eligible for membership of the Planning Institute of Australia.

    This degree is offered online and face-to face. It is primarily taught through evening classes during the week, with some topics delivered through intensive full-day workshops. All core topics and some electives are also offered online in case students aren’t able to study face-to-face.

    Why study the Master of Urban Planning and Environment at RMIT?

    Real world skills

    Benefit from practical and experiential learning, working on urban planning problems in the field.

    Flexible offering

    Degree offered online and face-to face, enabling you to balance work, study and life commitments.

    Be sought by industry

    Combine environmental science and policy skills for greater employment opportunities.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 (out of 4.0).

    You may also be considered if you have significant work experience or professional practice.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

    • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
    • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
    • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
    • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

    For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

    Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

    Career

    Start a fulfilling career doing something that really matters.

    You’ll shape urban environments and impact lives as an urban planner, environmental manager or policymaker, and you will drive positive changes in resource management, and strategic and social planning.

    Upon graduation, you might find work in:

    • strategic and statutory planning
    • environmental and social planning
    • state government planning and policy agencies
    • infrastructure providers
    • environmental and natural resource agencies
    • Commonwealth environmental and infrastructure agencies
    • international and local consulting firms
    • local government
    • conservation, environmental and community sectors
    • business and industry.

    This is a career-oriented degree, with some students who are already working in the field. Planning practitioners often participate in the degree as guest lecturers.

    There will be opportunities to develop professionally through shared knowledge and networks, and you can find related employment after, or even before, graduating.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    28,249 / yaer
    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Find a course

    Step 2: Check the entry requirements

    Step 3: Collect required documents

    Step 4: Submit your application

    If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

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    Master of Urban Planning and Environment
    RMIT University
    RMIT University
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