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Graduate Certificate in Development Planning

ProviderCurtin University
Course code: TISCC2DEVUniversityStudy area: Architecture and BuildingData JSON
AttendanceOn campus · External
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Bentley · WA

Course overview

This course provides an introduction to the planning principles, practices and techniques used by urban and regional planners. Examples and applications draw on local, national and international examples. It can be seen as a stand-alone qualification in its own right, or as the first step towards the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, which is a full professional qualification. It can also provide mid-career training for practising planners. A distinguishing characteristic of the course is the use of interdisciplinary knowledge and techniques in addressing environmental, social and design issues of concern to the community. It is now widely accepted that successful human settlements must be properly planned and a range of statutory and non-statutory controls exist at all levels of government to protect the public interest in the development process.

Course record

Majors

Urban planning

Other Information

For more information on studying this course at the Curtin Perth campus, see the course information on Curtin's website

For online delivery, this course is delivered by Open Universities Australia for Curtin University. This program is restricted. Students are required to apply and be approved by Curtin University before they can enrol in units through OUA. To apply visit the OUA website.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards .

Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning.

Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.

Applicants without a bachelor degree or equivalent require vocational skills and knowledge in relevant professional areas where it can be demonstrated, through professional work experience, the capacity to successfully undertake this program.

English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • BentleyWAAugust 2026
  • BentleyWAFebruary 2026
  • BentleyWA