The Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning is designed for recent graduates in any field, and for established professionals who wish to extend their skills and expertise. It will also help prepare you for entry into a master's program.
For your half-year of full-time studies, you'll select from more than 20 courses, providing you with a high level of specialised knowledge together with valuable skills associated with your selected areas of study.
UQ graduates are sought after by employers for their ability to make environmentally, socially and economically sustainable decisions, and can expect to find employment in a variety of roles in both public and private sectors.
Estimated FeeAUD 25,016.00 per Semester
Duration0.5 Year
English Score
IELTS (6.5) , PTE (64)
Next Intake
23 Feb 2026
Application Fee
AUD0.00
Real Career Pathways
Work as an Urban Planner, Policy Officer, or Community Consultant.
Hands-on Training
Get practical skills with real urban design scenarios.
Industry Aligned
Accredited and taught by experts in sustainable city development.
To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, other than qualifications accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia, or
2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in urban and regional planning.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Relevant work experience
Relevant work experience includes work in urban, regional and town planning related roles. This will need to be supported with evidence.
Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) clearly stating the following:
That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation
The nature of your work, detailing any relevant duties and responsibilities to the entry criteria above
The length of time you were in your role/s (i.e demonstrating minimum length for entry) and whether this was full-time, part-time, or casual
Any further bespoke conditions listed by the entry criteria
Letters will typically be expected to be presented on company letterhead and signed by a manager or HR representative. A CV or resume is not a sufficient document on its own and must be accompanied by a supporting letter as described above.
All applications based on work experience are subject to an individual assessment.
IELTSOverall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
PTE64
Career Outcomes
Urban and regional planner
Strategic land use coordinator
Development assessment officer
Spatial planner
Urban design coordinator
Heritage conservation officer
Social planner
Commercial and industrial development officer
Tourism consultant
Regional development officer
Locations
Study from vibrant campuses that offer access to industry networks, experienced faculty, and
support services to help you succeed.
Saint Lucia Campus
280–284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr
St Lucia - Queensland
Australia