Master of Environmental Planning
Master of Environmental Planning
Abbreviation: MEnvPl
Course code: S7U
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2464
Introductory comments
The Master of Environmental Planning is currently under review. Please check the web
version of the Handbook for any changes.
This course is offered by the School of Geography and Environmental Studies at the
Hobart and Launceston campuses.
The course is offered on a 11/2year full-time or up to 4 years part-time basis. Extensions
may be possible for a candidate whose work has been interrupted by illness or other
unavoidable cause, or to complete any project prescribed as a component of the course.
Admission & prerequisites
Applicants should have a bachelor degree from any discipline, or 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 for them to incorporate the knowledge they gain in the course
into their 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
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across Australia, the Commonwealth Government, as well as private sector firms such as
planning consultants.
Professional recognition
Accreditation is being sought for this new course with the Planning Institute of Australia
(PIA). Pending accreditation, and after one year of relevant work experience, graduates
are eligible to apply for PIA membership.
Course structure
The Master of Environmental Planning requires completion of eight 12.5% units and two
25% units, structured as follows:
•
five 12.5% foundation postgraduate units as listed in Schedule A;
•
three 12.5% undergraduate units from those listed in Schedule B, provided that:
–
no more than one unit is at first or second year level; and
–
candidates select units that complement their previous undergraduate training
(as approved by the course coordinator);
•
one 25% postgraduate unit from those listed in Schedule C
•
one 25% postgraduate planning project unit (Schedule D).
Articulation
The course fully articulates with the Graduate Diploma of Environment Planning.
Schedule A
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Schedule B
Unit code
unit title
weight
campus offered
Elective units
BEA301
BFA207/307
Environmental and Resource Economics
Social & Environmental Accounting[a]
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12.5%
12.5%
[na]
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HAB208/308
HAB241/341
HAB248/348
HGE203/303
HGT203
HGT305
HPA204/304
HPA277/377
HSD223/323
HSD230/330
HTA271/371
Indigenous Justice Issues[a]
Indigenous Political Indentities[a]
Indigeneity, Citizenship and the State[a]
Social Ecology[a]
Sustainable Tourism
Tourism Policy and Planning
Place and Environment[a]
Environmental Ethics[a]
Regional Development Policy[a]
Australian Environmental Policy[a]
Australian Environmental History[a]
Either KDA121 or KDA122
KDA121
Environmental Design 2A
KDA122
Environmental Design 2B
KGA223/323
Environmental Management[a]
KGA245/345
Rural Systems[a]
KGA331
Vegetation Management
KGA245/345
Rural Systems[a]
KGA273/373
Urban Environments and Sustainable Communities[a]
KGA278/378
Wilderness and Natural Area Management[a]
KGA381
Environmental Impact Assessment
KGE515
Environmental Values
Either KGG245 or KGG345
KGG245
Introduction to GIS
KGG345
Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
LAW641
Environmental Law: Development Control
LAW610
Environmental Law: Resource Management,
Conservation and Heritage
[a]
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
0%/25%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
[na]
[na]
[na]
H~2 L~2v
w L~1 H~1
L~2
H~1
[na]
H~2v L~2
H~1 L~1v
H~1 D~1
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H~1
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H~2
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H~2
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H~2
use level 300 code (eg KGA378 not KGA278)
Schedule C
Unit code
HSD412
HSD425
HSD422
unit title
Environmental Politics and Policy
Policy Implementation and Evaluation
Leadership, Influence and Dispute Resolution
weight
0%/25%
0%/25%
0%/25%
campus offered
H~2
H~2
[na]
weight
campus offered
Schedule D
Unit code
KGA519
unit title
Planning Project
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Hobart: Dr Michael Lockwood ph 6226 2834 fax 6226 2989
<Michael.Lockwood@utas.edu.au>
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Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology
Campus(es) offered | Hobart | Launceston
Mode of delivery| Full time | Part time
Course duration | 1.5 years minimum (3 semesters) | 4 years maximum (8 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: NO | Australian residents: $8,000 |
International students: $13,500
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled this year: 1st year offering 2004
Approximate student-staff contact hours | approx 10 hrs weekly 26 wks
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