GD125 - Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Environment

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Plan: GD125P14 - Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Environment
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Environment
Award abbreviation: GradDipUrbPlanEnv
Total credit points: 96
Career: PGRD
Duration: 1 year Full-Time or 2 years Part-Time (check Articulation & Pathways section for more detail)
Location: Onshore, City campus
Owning school: Global, Urban and Social Studies (365H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/global-urban-and-social-studies
ASCED code: 040103
CRICOS code: 103227B

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Purpose of the Program

The GD125 Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Environment has been designed to develop the specialised knowledge and skills required for professional practice in the fields of urban planning and environmental policy and mangement. The program aims to develop your advanced knowledge of these two interrelated fields though analysing information from diverse sources, thinking critically, conducting research, and promoting effective policy and interdisciplinary outcomes.

You may choose to specialise by completing a series of elective courses. The program may be taken on campus or via the internet; all core courses, and some electives, are offered fully online.

As a graduate you will have gained skills and knowledge in urban planning, environmental management and policy-making which are in demand for employment n the public sector with national, state and local government, the private sector (for example, in resource management, property and infrastructure development) and private practise. As a life-long learner and reflective practitioner, you will have gained skill sets that are transferable and able to be practised in a global context.  These skills relate to research, spatial management, professional communication and problem solving.

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Articulation and pathways

The Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Environment is available as an exit award of the Master of Urban Planning and Environment (MC221) upon completion of the first year of the program (96 credit points) including core courses. If you wish to exit early with the Graduate Diploma you must have completed all 96 credit points.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Environment (GD125), you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related Masters programs at RMIT University subject to each program’s entry requirements.

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Entrance requirements

The Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Environment is available as an exit award from the Master of Urban and Planning and Environment (MC221).

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External accreditation and industry links

This program is accredited with the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) [www.planning.org.au/]. Graduates of the program will be eligible for membership of the Urban and Regional Planning Chapter of the Planning Institute of Australia, with reciprocal membership of key international planning associations by selecting appropriate studies.

While there no is no formal accreditation of environment courses in Australia, successful completing of courses with an Environmental focus in the program is a recognised means of entry to the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. www.eianz.org/

Industry Links

The Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning and Environment program (GD125) has multiple linkages with associated profession bodies and the planning and environment industries.

In particular there is regular collaboration with the Planning Institute of Australia (Victorian Division) on a range of issues of mutual interest. Planning practitioners often participate in the program as guest and  sessional lecturers. In recent years selected planning agencies have partnered RMIT planning staff in Australian Research Council grant applications.

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services

As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.

Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library. Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service. The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, ejournals and newspapers.

You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

Online learning tools and content

You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT
www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit

Services available to you as a student at RMIT University

RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.

Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

  • transition to tertiary study and learning
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
  • career development and employment
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students

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