Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning and Design (Online)

What you will study

UTS Online’s Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning and Design comprises four subjects, and can be completed in as little as eight months. The course includes the following four subjects:

Property Development and Planning Process
Sustainable Urban Development
Planning & Design Theory and Decision Making
Urban Design Fundamentals

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A pathway to a Master of Urban Planning

Master of Urban Planning

All subjects from the Graduate Certificate + 11 subjects from the Master of Urban Planning.

The UTS Online Master of Urban Planning is for professionals who want to develop their knowledge and practical skills to become effective planners with an integrated approach to creating sustainable urban environments.

Learn more about the Master of Urban Planning

Upcoming study periods

UTS Online courses have six intakes per year. The diagram below shows all upcoming
intakes, with the next intake highlighted in blue.

Jan

2025

Mar

2025

May

2025

Jun

2025

Aug

2025

Oct

2025

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A note from our Course Director

“The UTS Online Graduate Certificate of Urban Planning and Design gives you the understanding of fundamental urban planning and design principles and the technical skills to tackle the contemporary challenges of our urban and regional centers. This course offers an integrated and comprehensive understanding of development, planning and design, expanding students’ critical thinking and their capacity to navigate complex urban problems and influence decision-making.

Whether you are wanting to upskill or change your career, our Online Graduate Certificate of Urban Planning and Design ensures you develop the skills required to work in the urban planning and design industry and contribute to the common goal of creating a sustainable urban future.”

Johanna Brugman Alvarez
Acting Course Director, Master of Urban Planning

Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning and Design (Online)

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A pathway to a Master of Urban Planning

Master of Urban Planning

Upcoming study periods

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