Master of City Planning (Professional)

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The structure of the Master of Project Management 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.

Master of City Planning (Professional) (13 subjects)

To complete a Master of City Planning (Professional), you must complete all of the following subjects: 

Required Subjects (12)

• 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
• HUMR71-100 Research Methods and Data Visualisation
• SSUD71-206 Community Planning Studio
• SDUP71-110 Professional Planning Practice: Theory & Ethics
• SSUD71-237 Infrastructure and City Economics
• SSUD71-300 Planning and Assessment Processes
• SDUP71-400 Research Project
• SDUP73-100 Professional Portfolio (45 cp)

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. Professional program fees include four standard full time semesters plus a final semester professional subject, which is charged at a different rate to a standard semester of coursework.

Total program fee:

• Students commencing study in 2022: $66,250

Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.

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

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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.

The need for strategic planning of cities is increasing globally in what has been dubbed ‘the urban century’: The majority of the world’s population now lives in urban areas: The majority of the world’s people now live in urban areas: currently, over half of the global population live in cities and that proportion is expected to rise to significantly 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. 

This degree will provide you with access to a wide range of career pathways in the built environment. Graduates of this program will be equipped with a comprehensive knowledge of city planning and will be able to seek work anywhere in Australia or around the world. 

The Master of City Planning (Professional) program aims to produce innovative practice-oriented graduates with the capacity to play a leading role in creating sustainable cities and regions. This program is designed to equip students for rewarding professional work planning for 21st century global-local challenges including rapid urbanisation, climate change, resource constraints, globalisation and technological disruption. With its distinctive interdisciplinary urban design orientation, the program will cultivate city planners and urban designers with the global perspective, knowledge, skills and adaptability to make a significant contribution to addressing these challenges. 

Our graduates are highly sought after upon graduation and employment opportunities include working in organisations as a: 

• City Planner 
• Urban and Regional Planner 
• Urban Design Planner 
• Strategic Planner 
• Planning Consultant 

High achieving students will be encouraged to complete their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with the Faculty of Society & Design. 

The Master of City Planning (Professional) is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and RICS.

Employer satisfaction with graduates from Bond University has been rated highest in Australia for two years in a row, according to the 2019 Employer Satisfaction Survey published by the Department of Education and Training. 

With its distinctive interdisciplinary urban design orientation, the program cultivates city planners and urban designers with the global perspective, knowledge, skills and adaptability to make a significant contribution to addressing these challenges. 

The program’s focus on practical skills, combined with Bond’s employability initiatives such as the Career Development Centre, on and off-campus industry and work experience opportunities, means you will enter the workforce with the skills, experience and employability to stand out. As a graduate of Bond’s fast-tracked Master of City Planning, you will have a competitive edge in your career.