Murdoch University: Courses

This degree is about planning tomorrow's cities and regions. The degree covers strategic planning which helps determine the best use of land, and statutory planning which sets the requirements and acceptability of particular development proposals. Murdoch's Planning degree emphasises sustainability: integration of economic, environmental and social factors for long term benefit. It also has a strong emphasis on local community engagement and participation skills, and offers the skills and approaches that are highly prized by planning agencies and firms.

Employment Prospects:
Within Australia there is a shortage of planners at local and state government level, and within the private sector. Exciting employment prospects are also available internationally.

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
As per normal undergraduate admission requirements.

Professional Recognition:
Applying for recognition by the Planning Institute of Australia.

Course Structure - 96 points

Part I - 24 points

Foundation Unit - 3 points

Select one Foundation Unit from the Foundation Units section in this Handbook.

Core Units - 12 points

STP108 Introduction to Sustainable Development -- 3 pts

STP109 Approaches to Sustainable Development -- 3 pts

COD125 Introduction to Community Development -- 3 pts

LEG100 Law, Justice and Social Policy -- 3 pts
OR

LEG150 Australian Legal System -- 3 pts

General Electives - 9 points

Select from any 100-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.

Part II - 72 points

Core Units - 36 points

STP220 Cities and Sustainability -- 4 pts

STP330 Cities and Innovation -- 4 pts

STP245 Sustainable Urban Design -- 4 pts

ENV212 Global and Regional Sustainability -- 4 pts

STP212 Sustainability, Ecology and Communities -- 4 pts

STP303 Sustainability and Social Justice: The Non Profit Sector -- 4 pts

STP206 Sustainability Ethics -- 4 pts

STP415 Professional Planning Placement -- 8 pts

Specified Electives - 36 points

Select from the following:

STP370 Policy, Technology and Democracy -- 4 pts

STP204 Overseas Aid and International Development -- 4 pts

STP302 Sustainability for Professionals -- 4 pts

STP256 Marine Conservation Policy and Coastal Sustainability -- 4 pts

ENV203 GIS for Environmental Management and Planning -- 4 pts

STP205 Economics for Sustainability -- 4 pts

AIS301 Black, White and Green: Indigenous Sustainability -- 4 pts

ENV228 Environmental Policy and Law -- 4 pts

ENV316 Environmental Policy for the 21st Century -- 4 pts

ENV351 Health and the Environment -- 4 pts

MCC345 Issues and Crisis Management -- 4 pts

MCC204 Public Relations: Contemporary Approaches -- 4 pts

EDU450 Environmental Education for Sustainability -- 4 pts

ENV210 Environmental Technology for Sustainable Development -- 4 pts

Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.

Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.

Handbook 2010

Planning (BPlanning)

School of Sustainability