Responsible faculty or institute:
Science, Engineering and Technology (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Hobart:
Course Duration: Minimum
1.5 yrs, Maximum
4 yrs.
Course Contact (faculty or school):
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology (03) 6226 2125 or Dr Michael Lockwood (03) 6226 2834, e-mail Michael Lockwood@utas.edu.au
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Introduction
The Master of Environmental Planning is offered by the School of Geography and Environmental Studies in either full-time or part-time mode. The course can be studied on-campus at Hobart or by Distance Education. The minimum completion time is one and a half years full-time; the maximum completion time is four years part-time.
Admission & Prerequisites
A bachelor degree at credit level or better in any discipline or a degree or other tertiary qualification deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent.
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 a research project and an industry placement that provide an opportunities to incorporate the knowledge gained in the course into planning practice.
Career Outcomes
The MEnvPlg 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, as well as private sector firms such as planning consultants.
Articulation to/from Course
The course fully articulates with the Graduate Diploma of Environment Planning.
Professional Recognition
The course is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA). After one year of relevant work experience, graduates are eligible to apply for PIA corporate membership.
