UPD5301 Planning study 3: Economics and the city
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
UPD5301 Planning study 3: Economics and the city is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before UPD5301
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After UPD5301
No unit lists UPD5301 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Overview
This unit develops skills and knowledge around the historic and current economic structures of cities. You will undertake research into economic approaches to urban development, city infrastructure and service delivery, as well as critically reflect on the economic drivers of cities in Australia and overseas.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Report 140%
- Report 230%
- Report 330%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate understanding of historical and contemporary factors that shape urban economies within Australia and in the broader global context;
- 2
Apply knowledge of property economics to conduct feasibility analysis and evaluate the potential impact of planning controls on land development;
- 3
Analyse and evaluate urban and metropolitan economies, demonstrating practical application of economic concepts;
- 4
Effectively communicate concepts related to urban development using oral, written and graphic communication formats;
- 5
Reflect on the ethical dimensions of economic decisions including their impacts on communities and the implications for urban planning practice;
- 6
Adapt to evolving challenges, seek new knowledge and engage in continuous self-directed learning.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
12 hours per week including 3 contact hours plus 9 hours of independent study, or equivalent.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Carl Grodach
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Carl Grodach
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for UPD5301?
None, but you must take OHS1000 before or alongside it.
When is UPD5301 offered?
In 2024, UPD5301 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does UPD5301 have an exam?
No. UPD5301 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.