1997 QUT Handbook

Students who have completed units in the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning before 1996
will be allowed credit for units in the new Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning, depending
on their grade point average, the length of time which has elapsed since completion, and recent experience.
Each case will be treated on its individual merits and will be decided by the Head of School in consultation
with the student concerned and staff.
Full-Time Course Structure
The program is offered with entry in first semester and second semester. Students must complete three
modules to complete the Graduate Diploma. Each module is worth 48 credit points, equivalent to one
semester full-time or two semesters part-time. Modules may be offered in either first or second semester.
Credit Points Contact Hrs/Wk
Module A
PSP501 Environmental Planning & Assessment 12 3
PSP502 Economic & Social Foundations of Planning 12 3
PSP503 Planning & Research Methods 12 3
PSP504
Module B
Urban Systems & Infrastructure 12 3
PSP505 Planning in Society 12 3
PSP506 Planning Theory & Ethics 12 3
PSP507 Planning Procedures & Law 12 3
PSP508 Planning Practice I 12 3
PSP513 Field Trip8 Module C
0 1 week
PSP509 Regional & Metropolitan Policy 12 3
PSP510 Specialisation 12 3
PSN211 Research Project I & Advanced Research Methods 12 3
PSP512 Planning Practice II 12 3
PSP513 Field Trip8 0 1 week
Part-Time Course Structure
Module A1
PSP501 Environmental Planning & Assessment 12 3
PSP503 Planning & Research Methods 12 3
Module A2
PSP504 Urban Systems & Infrastructure 12 3
PSP502 Economic & Social Foundations of Planning 12 3
Module B1
PSP505 Planning in Society 12 3
PSP506 Planning Theory & Ethics 12 3
Module B2
PSP507 Planning Procedures & Law 12 3
PSP508 Planning Practice I 12 3
PSP513 Field Trip8 0 1 week
Module C1
PSP509 Regional & Metropolitan Policy 12 3
PSP512 Planning Practice II 12 3
Module C2
PSP510 Specialisation 12 3
PSP211 Research Project I & Advanced Research Methods 12 3
PSP513 Field Trip8 0 1 week
Note: PSP510 Specialisation offers specialisations in local and regional development, urban housing and
community development, urban design and environmental and resource planning. Other special topics
may be offered depending on staff availability.
8 Alternative module locations for a single week-long field trip.
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