About this program
Graduate Diploma of Environmental Planning
Environmental planning is critical for the sustainability of places, communities, regions and environments. The Graduate Diploma of Environmental Planning is offered in either full-time or part-time mode. The course can be studied on-campus at Hobart or by Distance Education.
Course objectives
The course addresses the central role of environmental planning in achieving environmental, social and economic sustainability. Essential planning theory is integrated with understandings drawn from biophysical, social, cultural, legal and public policy disciplines. Urban, regional and rural environments are considered, and emphasis is given to planning across all land tenures at catchment and landscape scales. Extensive use of case studies provides students with practical examples of major environmental planning issues.
Teaching of units within the course is linked to an active staff and graduate student research program, and with staff involvements in community, government and industry planning activities. Students undertake an industry placement that provides an opportunity to incorporate the knowledge gained in the course into planning practice.
Admission requirements
Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, preferably at credit level or better, or other tertiary qualifications deemed by the University to be equivalent.
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Schedule A
Select two from:
- Critical Planning: Theory, Process and Applications
- Statutory Land Use Planning
- Regional Planning - Economy, Environment, Society, Infrastructure
Select two from:
- Professional Placement
- Planning and Managing for Sustainable Systems
- Urban Planning and Design
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Career paths
The GradDipEnvPlg can lead to positions in planning for urban, rural, regional and natural environments. Environmental planners are employed by local and state governments across Australia, the Commonwealth Government, and private sector firms such as planning consultants.
About this institute
University of Tasmania
Our story began 130 years ago, in a sandstone building overlooking Hobart. Since those early days, with three lecturers teaching eleven students, our purpose has remained the same. Through academic excellence, we make our home, and the world, a better...
