UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

UPD5201 Planning study 3: History and theory of planning and urban design

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

UPD5201 Planning study 3: History and theory of planning and urban design is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Not offered

The 2027 handbook has no page for UPD5201. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.

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Overview

This unit focuses on the history of planning in Australia and internationally, and on theories in relation to urban development and planning processes. You will gain research and critical capacities for comprehending and applying theories to the urban realm and an awareness of the associated effects on and of urban planning and design programs.

Offerings in 2020

The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for UPD5201.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Identify and describe the historical foundations and major periods of urban planning from the 19th century to today;

  2. 2

    Identify and describe the key paradigms that define urban planning theory;

  3. 3

    Develop critical thinking skills that inform professional practice;

  4. 4

    Effectively communicate using oral, written, and graphic communication skills;

  5. 5

    Understand and be able to apply the rules of occupational health and safety appropriate to the unit of study.

Workload and teaching

12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Ms Charity Edwards
Chief Examiners
Ms Charity Edwards

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for UPD5201?

UPD5201 has no prerequisites.

When is UPD5201 offered?

UPD5201 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Organisational unit
Department of Architecture
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2020