Course Information

Doctor of Philosophy

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code L31

This research programme culminates in the submission of a thesis. The course consists of the preparation of a research proposal, the conduct of research, the preparation of a thesis, and participation in seminars and conferences. The course refers to the following fields of study in the Doctor of Philosophy degree: Statutory planning Strategic planning Urban and regional planning Environmental planning Sustainable planning Water Planning City design Community planning and development Planning law and governance Project management Planning policy, governance and evaluation Landscape design and planning Planning for renewable energy systems in cities Smart mixed land use Planning for integrated transportation in megacities and developing countries

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Admission requirements

  • Masters Degree (Research); or
  • Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class); or
  • Demonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All students are required to have had their undergraduate planning degree accredited by Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Structure

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PLN7200Doctor of Philosophy Thesis

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For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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