About Urban planning
As we adapt to global changes that impact our cities including climate change and deepening inequality, concerns for community health and safety, and the emergence of global city-regions, planning has never been more critical.
Study the challenges facing urban planners such as climate change, deepening inequality often associated with diminished local democracy and the rise of community advocacy, growing concerns for community health and safety, and the emergence of global city-regions that require innovations in governance and planning.
Develop high quality skills in theoretical and applied knowledge, engage with key contemporary planning ideals, ethics and debates, and undertake supervised and self-directed learning, to prepare for an urban planning career in Australia and internationally.
Discover the Urban Planning major
Graduate degree pathways
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Why study at the University of Melbourne
Industry-ready skills
Work in interdisciplinary teams that encourage interaction, collaboration and collegiate working environments, preparing you for a challenging and rewarding career.
Taught by leading experts
Your inspiring teachers currently work in industry, so you can be sure you’ll be immersed in the most up-to-date knowledge and practice.
A meaningful career
Face contemporary challenges posed by rapid urbanisation and climate change, with the opportunity to engage in research in areas like sustainable transportation and streetlife intensification.