Master in Planning

The application deadline for the Jul 2027 intake is Mar 1, 2027. Tuition comes to 39,100 AUD per year.

The Master in Planning at Macquarie University is a degree for students who want to advance their careers in urban and regional planning. This program in English provides training and skills in planning law, strategic planning, and urban development. Its main advantage is providing a professionally accredited degree that prepares students for leadership roles in planning.

The curriculum covers subjects like social impact assessment, healthy places, and climate change vulnerability. Students develop skills in planning, policy, and governance through hands-on components like the Gateway to the Planning Profession and elective courses in policy design and sustainability consultancy.

Graduates can pursue careers as Senior Urban Planners, Planning Managers, Policy Advisors, Sustainability Consultants, or Urban Designers. They can work in industries like government, consulting, or private development, and with employers such as state agencies, planning firms, or international organizations.

Macquarie University in Sydney, founded in 1964, is a large, research-led institution with around 45,000 students, including roughly 10,000 international learners. Located in a dynamic metropolitan region, Macquarie blends modern campus facilities with purpose-built research centres and green spaces. Its broad curriculum covers arts, business, science, engineering and health, and the university emphasises an interdisciplinary approach that encourages critical thinking and practical problem solving.

Academically, Macquarie combines taught degrees with research opportunities and industry-facing placements, so students gain workplace experience alongside theoretical study. Specialist facilities and entrepreneurship hubs support innovation, while career services and employer links in Sydney help students access internships and graduate roles. Small-group tutorials, academic skills workshops and supervised research pathways ensure international students can integrate quickly and build strong academic foundations.

Campus life is culturally diverse and student-focused, with clubs, societies, accommodation choices and wellbeing services that support study-life balance and community integration. Global partnerships and exchange options expand learning beyond Australia and enable collaborative research experiences. Prospective international applicants should check program entry requirements, scholarship options and visa timelines early; Macquarie’s international student advisers offer targeted support for applications, English preparation and transition planning.