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Governance for Planning

Undergraduate | CUR-URP100 | 2024

Take a closer look at how local, state and federal governments are structured and organised in Australia. Explore the principles and concepts that form the basis for current legislation. Find out how such legislation can impact development processes.

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Enrol by
18 Aug 2024
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks
Start dates
26 Feb 2024,
26 Aug 2024

Price from

$1,118

Upfront cost

$0

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Governance for Planning

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. discuss the meanings and applications of the term ‘governance’, specifically in relation to urban and regional planning locally, nationally and internationally
    2. describe the structure and operation of different levels of government in Australia and identify how each influences the planning and development of cities and regions and compare in different jurisdictions
    3. describe the essential elements of a planning system and describe some of the different ways that planning systems may be structured
    4. reflect on how the interests and practices of Indigenous Australians interact with planning governance
    5. describe and understand governance tools available to planners for shaping the future development of cities and regions
    6. reflect on decision-making processes as they relate to urban and regional development, taking account of diverse interests as well as professional ethics

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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