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MC221 - Master of Urban Planning and Environment
Plan: MC221 - Master of Urban Planning and Environment
Campus: City Campus
Program delivery and structure
Approach to learning and assessmentWork integrated learningProgram structureProgram transition planApproach to learning and assessment
All core courses in this program and some electives are available both on campus and online. You will experience a range of teaching and learning approaches that are intended to enhance the development of your skills and knowledge, including seminars, lectures, workshops, tutorials, industry based presentations, problem-based learning, presentations, group-based learning, independent research, reflective learning techniques and case studies. You will be also required to demonstrate different methods of communication through verbal, written and internet based approaches.
Assessment
Assessment will be aligned to the course and program learning outcomes, and is designed to complement your teaching and learning experience. Your skills and knowledge will be assessed through a range of assessment tasks that may include essay writing, report and project writing, class presentations, group work, on-line discussion and other on-line activities, case studies, problem solving and analysis, industry-based assessment, and examinations.
Most of the assessment you undertake will be designed so that your lecturer can provide you with ongoing feedback on strengths and areas for improvement in your learning. This approach will enable you to improve on your performance during the program, as well as continue to refine capabilities for your future professional practice and learning after graduation.
The research project in your final semester will be a capstone experience designed as a culmination of your learning throughout the program.
If you have a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition or are the primary carer of individuals with a disability it is possible to have adjustments arranged and negotiated to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit/he.
Top of pageWork integrated learning
RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice. As a student enrolled in this RMIT University program you will:
- undertake and be assessed on structured activities that allow you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice;
- interact with industry and community when undertaking these activities; complete these activities in real work contexts or situations; and in addition:
- these interactions and the work contexts provide distinctive sources of feedback to you to assist your learning.
Any or all of these aspects of a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience may be simulated in a workplace environment.
The program provides work related projects in learning activities and assessment activities.
The designated WIL course is ARCH1274 Spatial Thinking and Urban Design.
You will also undertake WIL activities in ENVI1134 Statutory Planning and ARCH1411 Urban Planning and Environment Project. In these courses the assessment tasks either simulate real world workplace practices and/or standards or will have government/industry representatives provide feedback on completed work.
The program and its courses create learning opportunities that have strong relevance and links with professional practice, and provides the option to complete a specific course where you are placed in a workplace (ENVI1206 Environment and Planning Work Placement).
Top of pageProgram Structure
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Program transition plan
In 2022, the program structure of the Master of Urban Planning and Environment was amended and the following changes applied:
Program Options
Removal of the following courses: ARCH1481 Urban Design and Planning Workshop, ARCH1266 Sustainable Water Management, HUSO2204 Critical Urban Issues: Resilience, EMVI1129 Environmental Theory, HUSO2263 International Perspective on Community Development, HUSO2168 International Project management: Monitoring and Evaluation, HUSO2159 International Project Management: Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, HUSO2173 Economics and Sustainable Development, ARCH1268 Planning for Community Development, ARCH1295 Planning Systems and Public Policy, POLI1052 Policy Making, ARCH 1260 Project Planning and Implementation for Change, ARCH1283 Regional Planning Project, ARCH1323 Social Impact Assessment and Community Engagement, ARCH1321 Social Planning, ARCH1263 Strategic Planning Practice
New course offerings: COMM2083 Communication for Social Change, COMM2761 Community and Civic Engagement, HUSO2085 Gender in Development, GEOM1163 GIS Principles, POLI1099 Global Governance, ARCH1287 Green Cities, BUIL1323 Housing and Health, BUSM4686 SHAPE - Multidisciplinary Projects in the Built Environment, HUSO2074 Theories of Development, ARCH1268 Planning for Community Development and ARCH1321 Social Planning
If you have commenced the Master of Urban Planning and Environment program prior to 2022, you will not be disadvantaged by these changes and all approved courses undertaken prior to 2022 will contribute toward your qualification. You will not be required to complete extra credit points or incur any extra costs because of these changes. Academic advice will be made available to you on request. If you are undertaking a reduced load, are on Leave of Absence (LOA), or have deferred studies, you will not be disadvantaged by the change of program structure.
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