Program summary
Program title: Master of Regional Planning by Research
Award abbreviation: MRegPlan by Research
Degree type: higher degree by research
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 year minimum, 2 years maximum full-time; 2 years minimum, 4 years maximum part-time.
Commence: students can apply and start throughout the year, subject to program requirements
Fee type 2010: domestic higher degree by research places, international fee-paying places
USC program code: AR863
CRICOS code: 070697D
Program overview
The Master of Regional Planning by Research provides an opportunity to foster research in the planning discipline and offers a stepping stone for PhD research. Graduates of regional and urban planning and practitioners can gain additional qualification through the program and pursue research interests in an area of relevance to their profession and workplace.
Admission requirements
- Completion of a Planning Institute of Australia (or other professional planning accreditation body affiliated with the World Planning Schools Association) accredited four year degree in planning, or
- completion of an honours undergraduate degree in a planning related area and relevant planning experience to the satisfaction of the Program Leader.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
Program structure
CMN574 Masters Research Project
Program requirements and notes
- For further information, refer to the Research Masters Degrees - Governing Policy
- Refer to the research areas for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences/Program Leader
Associate Professor Johanna Rosier
Tel: +61 7 5459 4877
Fax: +61 7 5430 2883
Email: jrosier@usc.edu.au
Teaching and Research Services
Research Training Officer
Tel: +61 7 5459 4526
Fax: +61 7 5430 1177
Email: researchtraining@usc.edu.au