Planning integrates environmental, economic and social aspects of development with the competing needs of communities, companies and governments. This complex and dynamic field requires planning professionals to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills to keep up with a rapidly-changing environment.  Whether you’re looking to upskill or enter the planning profession, UNE’s postgraduate Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning offers a strong foundation of core units for understanding the complexities of urban and regional planning, and your choice of three from a long list of special interest areas. This course is fully accredited with the Planning Institute of Australia.

By developing specialist knowledge, plus your wider skills including critical thinking and problem solving, you’ll be well positioned to adapt to a professional environment that is constantly evolving.

By completing our Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning, you’ll have a good foundation to work competently in planning offices in the private and public sectors.

Your focus areas could include:

• urban design and place-making
• regional and rural planning
• development assessment and land use
• environmental planning and natural resource management
• social and community-based planning
• heritage and conservation.

Professional recognition

The Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Development is fully accredited with the Planning Institute of Australia. Graduates are eligible for membership of the Institute's Urban and Regional Planning Chapter. If you successfully complete the award at an appropriate standard, you’ll be eligible for advanced standing entry to the Master of Urban and Regional Planning.