UTS Online offers postgraduate study in two key areas: urban planning and property development.

Choose from the Master of Urban Planning, Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning and Design, Master of Property Development or Graduate Certificate in Property Development.

Urban planning focuses on how cities, neighbourhoods and regions grow and change, bringing together land use, infrastructure, policy, sustainability and community needs.

Property development focuses on how development opportunities are assessed, planned and delivered, including feasibility, finance, valuation, planning, construction and market considerations.

The two fields often overlap, but they approach the built environment from different perspectives.

If you’re interested in shaping how places grow, function and respond to community needs, urban planning may be the stronger fit.

If you’re more interested in how property opportunities are evaluated and developments move from concept to delivery, property development may suit your goals.

Both areas offer Graduate Certificate and master’s study options, giving you flexibility in how you begin.

Career opportunities will depend on your existing experience, professional background and chosen course.

Urban planning graduates may explore opportunities across strategic planning, development assessment, environmental planning, urban policy and planning consultancy.

Property development graduates may explore opportunities across property development, development analysis, project management, investment and related areas of the built environment.

Accreditation applies to specific courses.

The Master of Urban Planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), while the Master of Property Development is accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Check the individual course page for full accreditation details and any professional pathways that may apply.

Yes. UTS Online offers Graduate Certificate pathways in both urban planning and property development.

Eligible students may be able to continue into the related master’s degree with credit for completed subjects, giving you the option to begin with a shorter qualification and build further when you’re ready.

Both Graduate Certificates can be completed in a minimum of eight months.

The Master of Property Development can be completed in a minimum of two years, while the Master of Urban Planning can be completed in a minimum of 30 months.

Completion times may vary depending on your study plan, subject availability and any approved recognition of prior learning.

Your skills will depend on the course you choose.

Urban planning study can build capability across areas such as planning policy, spatial analysis, sustainability, urban economics and stakeholder engagement.

Property development study can develop knowledge across feasibility, finance, valuation, transactions, development strategy and the wider development process.

UTS Online building and design courses are designed for professionals balancing postgraduate study with work and other commitments. Learning is structured into weekly online modules, with practical assessments, opportunities to connect with academics and peers and dedicated support throughout your studies.

You’ll study one subject at a time, allowing you to focus your attention while continuing to apply what you learn to planning, property, development and built environment challenges.