In completing the coursework units of the Master of Planning, you will: Acquire advanced knowledge required by planning professionals; Acquire advanced technical and communication skills required by planning professionals; Develop capacity in reviewing, analysing, synthesising, evaluating and applying knowledge; Develop capacity in identifying and assessing potential solutions to complex planning problems; Develop capacity to participate effectively in employment or further study in the field of planning at local, state, national or international levels; Show initiative and judgement in professional practice and scholarship; Develop an understanding of environmental and social responsibility, justice and cultural diversity; Develop capacity in communicating clear and coherent expositions of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences; and Develop capacity to take responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, in collaboration with others.

For admission to this course, you must hold a Bachelor Degree in any discipline at the University of Tasmania, or hold a degree or other tertiary qualifications that is deemed by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology to be equivalent for this purpose. International applicants who are nationals of and currently residing in a country where English is NOT the official language, will also need to provide evidence of an IELTS or TOEFL test. The Master of Planning requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0. For more information, visit the International future students’ website.