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Introduction to Planning

Undergraduate | CUR-URP110 | 2023

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Map the origin and evolution of urban and regional planning. Draft arguments about the planning system's strengths and weaknesses. Evaluate real-world documents. Direct your theoretical research towards areas like transport, retail and rural planning.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

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Introduction to Planning

About this subject

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

    1. describe the history of the planning system
    2. outline a range of planning theories and utopian visions
    3. describe ethical dilemmas in planning practice
    4. critically evaluate planning documentation.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Access to hardware: webcam, speakers and microphone.
  • Other requirements - Audio video equipment required. Access to the Internet. Admission to degree may be required.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
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