Master of Planning (MPlan)
Master of Planning (MPlan)
Program Code
MPLAN
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2020
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This program is designed to provide advanced coursework leading to professionally accredited qualifications. The program has a strong foundation in ecological, social and economic sustainability as a basis for planning. It also emphasises skills in communication and collaboration with local communities and professional groups. The program employs a combination of lectures, tutorials, intensive workshops and studio activity.
The Master of Planning is an AQF Level 9 Masters Conversion qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Faculty before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Planning
There shall be a Master of Planning.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Planning, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 36 units
- Elective courses to the value of 6 units
- Research equivalent courses to the value of 6 units in the form of a research dissertation or final project to the value of 12 units counted in lieu of a research dissertation and elective courses to the value of 6 units.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 36 units.
Year I
Courses to the value of 24 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GEOG 5093 Introduction to Urbanisation 3 PLANNING 7033 Urban Design Principles 3 GEOG 5094 Engaging Communities: Techniques and Analysis 3 PLANNING 7034 Planning Policy and Regulation 3 LAW 7178 Planning Law 3 GEOG 5002 Environmental Planning and Governance 6 PROP 7000 Development and Construction 3 Year II
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GEOG 5010 Research Methods 3 PLANNING 7035 Planning Theory and Practice 3 ARCH 7045 Development Studio 6
Electives
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Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 6 units.
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARCH 7034 Studio: Urbanism (M) 6 ARCH 7037 Experiential Studio: Onshore (M) 3 ARCH 7038 Experiential Studio: Offshore (M) 3 GEOG 5003 Environmental Impact Assessment 6 GEOG 5004 Environmental Economics and Policy 6 GEOG 7006 People and Environment in the Asia-Pacific Region 6 GEOG 5009 Regional Planning 6 GEOG 5091 Sustainable Cities: Climate Change and Planning 3 GEOG 5092 Sustainable Cities: Planning for Climate Change 6 PROP 7001OL Property Research and Marketing 3 AGRIBUS 7064 Water Security and Governance 3 -
Research Dissertation
To satisfy the requirements for Research Dissertation students must complete courses to the value of 6 units.
Courses to the value of at least 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GEOG 5505 Planning Dissertation 6 or
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Students take the Final Architecture Project in place of GEOG 5505 Planning Dissertation and Elective courses to the value of 6 units from the Elective Course list.
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARCH 7043 Final Architecture Project (M) 12