Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning | Graduate diploma / certificate | Art & Design | On Campus | 6 months | University of Sydney | Australia

The program is your pathway to the professional world of planning. You will be given the tools and methodologies to work in planning-based roles both in Australia and globally and gain an understanding of the ways that cities and sites are constructed physically, socially and environmentally. The Planning Institute of Australia accredits this course, ensuring professional relevance and excellent employment opportunities. Planners are strategic professionals that reconcile the complex demands of law, budgets and aesthetics to produce plans for vibrant, functional and desirable public spaces and cities. The planning program at the University of Sydney is recognised for its focus on the significant challenges of scale in planning. Our expertise in both Urban and in Regional planning means that when you study with us, you will be adept at working across the spectrum of planning works, whether for a population of 500 or for 5 million. You will benefit from the expertise of our staff and our close ties with industry. Our academics are all active contributors to the profession, forging close links with state, national and international planning organisations.