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Graduate Certificate in Development Planning
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HumanitiesIn this course you will choose a range of specialist topics to meet your current and future career needs. We offer units which examine past and present planning trends, laws relevant to planning in Western Australia and the importance of an integrated approach to urban and regional planning. You can also study land development processes in Western Australia and elsewhere, and explore the implications for longer term community sustainability.
Career opportunities
Graduates find employment as local and State government planners, private planning consultants, researchers or academics. They work for development companies, regional development authorities, housing and transport agencies, environmental authorities and Commonwealth agencies.
Credit for previous study
Applications for recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed on an individual basis.
Try our RPL search to find out what credit you might be eligible for.
Units
Current students: Please refer to the Handbook's full course structure when enrolling.
Credits needed to graduate: 100
| Optional units | Hrs/Wk | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Development Processes 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Integrated Plan Making 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Local Planning 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Planning Law 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Planning Theory 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Regional Planning 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Site Planning 512 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
This course can lead to:
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Entry requirements:
A bachelor degree or equivalent, or vocational skills and knowledge in relevant professional areas where it can be demonstrated through professional work experience the capacity to successfully undertake this program.
Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Part-time or full-time
Study:
On-campus, mixed on- and off-campus and fully online
Duration:
6 months full-time
Notes:
You may be required to participate in site visits and/or field trips on weekdays or weekends.
Fees (indicative first year only)
| Year | Student type | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Domestic Fee Paying | $9800.00 |
*The fees above reflect the indicative cost of the first year of this course when taken on a full-time basis. They apply to new students in 2013 only. These fees may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks - visit other fees and charges for more information.
For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website. If you're not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.
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2013 entry requirements:
A bachelor degree or equivalent, or vocational skills and knowledge in relevant professional areas where it can be demonstrated through professional work experience the capacity to successfully undertake this program.
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| N/A | paper based |
| 90 | Internet based (22 in each section) |
| N/A | minimum test of written English (TWE) |
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus or fully online
Duration:
6 months full-time
Other notes:
You may be required to participate in site visits and/or field trips on weekdays or weekends.
Fees for 2013:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $12,300 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $12,300 |
| Total indicative course fee | $12,300 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $0 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
2014 entry requirements:
A bachelor degree or equivalent, or vocational skills and knowledge in relevant professional areas where it can be demonstrated through professional work experience the capacity to successfully undertake this program.
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| N/A | paper based |
| 90 | Internet based (22 in each section) |
| N/A | minimum test of written English (TWE) |
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Where:
Bentley
When:
February or July
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus or fully online
Duration:
6 months full-time
Other notes:
You may be required to participate in site visits and/or field trips on weekdays or weekends.
Fees for 2014:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $13,000 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $13,000 |
| Total indicative course fee | $13,000 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $0 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
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This page was last updated on 14 November 2011
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