The upcoming semester for this program will be delivered in a multi-modal format, with classes designed to support and engage all learners. Whether they’re on campus or abroad, all students will be able to access Bond’s exceptional and personalised learning experience through dynamic and interactive lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and lab sessions.
About the program
The Graduate Diploma in City Planning, as a nested program within the Master of City Planning, is designed to equip students for rewarding professional work involved in planning for 21st century global-local challenges including rapid urbanisation, climate change, resource constraints, globalisation and technological disruption. Show more
The Graduate Diploma in City Planning, as a nested program within the Master of City Planning, is designed to equip students for rewarding professional work involved in planning for 21st century global-local challenges including rapid urbanisation, climate change, resource constraints, globalisation and technological disruption. With its distinctive urban design orientation, the program will cultivate city planners and urban designers with the global perspective, knowledge, skills and adaptability to make a substantial contribution to addressing these challenges. Show less
| Mode | On Campus and Remote Due to current travel restrictions, this program will temporarily be delivered using a mixture of on-campus, remote and multi-modal classes to support and engage all students, from all parts of the world. |
| Duration | 2 semesters (8 months) |
| Starting semesters |
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| Program type | Postgraduate Diploma |
| Study area | Architecture and Built Environment |
| Program code | SD-93043 |
| CRICOS code | 0101287 |
| Credit for prior study | For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected] |
View the Graduate Diploma in City Planning - Program Structure and Sequencing
The structure of the Graduate Diploma in City Planning is based on theoretical and practical subjects. This program is designed in close consultation with prominent industry professional boards to ensure the integrity and contemporary relevance of the degree.
Graduate Diploma in City Planning (8 subjects)
Foundation Subject (7)
Must complete eight subjects (80 cp), including at least seven from the following list
- SDUP71-200 Urban Spatial Analytics
- SSUD71-205 Planning the City Region
- SSUD71-326 Environmental Fieldwork and First Nations Cultures
- SSUD71-215 Urban Design and Place Making Principles
- SSUD71-318 Climate Change: Adaptation and Resilience
- SDUP71-110: Professional Planning Practice: Theory and Ethics
- SSUD71-206 Community Planning Studio
- SSUD71-237 Infrastructure and City Economics
- SSUD71-300 Planning and Assessment Processes
Plus
- General Elective (1)
- Students must choose one elective from the list of available postgraduate subjects from across the University. Students may apply to do an internship as an elective.
The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee divided by the number of standard full-time semesters required to complete the program. Fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.
Semester program fee:
- Students commencing study in 2021: $22,840* per semester average
Total program fee:
- Students commencing study in 2021: $45,680
When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than most other universities.
This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.
Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.
* The fees listed are average costs displayed to provide an indicative program cost only, they may differ to the indicative fee included in the Bond University offer letter due to differences in individual and exact study schedules.
Tuition fees are subject to change on an annual basis and will be charged at the appropriate fee for the year of enrolment.
* Note: for students commencing January 2021 the University has held the 2020 tuition fee amount in recognition of the current circumstances, with 2021 fees effective only from the University’s May 2021 semester.
Academic entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 Bachelor degree or equivalent from an approved institution.
Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.
English language proficiency requirements
As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.
Credit for prior study
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information
Key dates
How to apply
In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.
Future outcomes
The majority of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, with urban management, sustainability and climate change becoming fundamental challenges for the government, private and community sectors in Australia and around the world. The need for strategic planning of cities is increasing globally in what has been dubbed ‘the urban century’: around four Billion people, 55% of the world’s population, now live in cities and the proportion is expected to rise to 68% by 2050. City planners will play a major role in assisting cities to meet climate change challenges and take advantage of rapid advances in technology.