Planning improves our regions and urban areas by integrating the social, ecological and economic within decision-making. The Master of Planning course equips you with knowledge and practical skills to plan for sustainable futures.

If you're looking to progress to the next stage in your career, or you want contribute to tackling local, regional and global challenges, this accredited course will take you there.

Our home state of Tasmania provides a unique learning environment. Urban areas, agricultural landscapes, extensive tracts of natural lands, and internationally significant cultural heritage are in close proximity and all easily accessible, providing opportunities for globally relevant case studies.

High student/teacher ratios maximise your opportunities for academic interaction and support, and you will benefit from the expertise of our staff and our close ties with the planning profession.

The Master of Planning is professionally accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia, who have also produced a great video to help answer the question: "what is planning?"

Work placement

The course includes KGA513 Professional Practice. In this unit students negotiate placement in a government or private sector organisation which is approved by the University. There they work on one or more practical tasks under the supervision of a suitably qualified professional. Understanding of environmental planning and/or management including organisational structure and functions, the role and responsibilities of planners and/or managers, and basic administrative processes are developed.

Students are encouraged to make contacts within the profession and among stakeholders. Generic issues concerning workplace values, ethics and professional practice are discussed. Assessment draws on students' engagement with the scholarly literature, their documented preparations, outputs and critical reflection throughout the placement. This unit is also part of the current planning courses S6L and S7U.

As a professional planner, you will be in demand by local and state governments, planning consultancies and community organisations in Australia and around the world.Planners are professionals who work closely with engineers, architects and environmental consultants, providing multi-disciplinary expertise to ensure projects are appropriately investigated and strategically developed.

This course is professionally accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia and offers outstanding career opportunities.

Graduates work as professional planners, managers and policy makers in areas such as:

• 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

Professional Recognition

The Master of Planning course is professionally accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. Completing the course provides formal recognition of foundational and entry level skills, knowledge and theory, allowing graduates to work as planners in the field of urban and regional planning.