Inclusive Cities (ABPL90266)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
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This subject explores different understandings and expressions of social exclusion and inclusion in the city; what these contested concepts mean for urban planning; and how professional practice can respond to fashion inclusive cities. Case studies, working policy and theoretical perspectives are used to highlight key features of planning for inclusive cities, including for specific population groups like youth, aboriginals, the disabled, older persons, refugees and women. Students will examine the lived experience of disadvantage in the city, analyse urban issues through different theoretical lenses and study relevant urban policy and project responses to promote inclusive cities.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Explain some contemporary conceptions and principles of planning inclusive cities;
- Identify and analyse the origins of social exclusion and their expression across diverse urban contexts;
- Undertake clear and defensible assessments of the conditions that inhibit inclusive cities;
- Appraise urban policy and projects in relation to principles of planning for inclusive cities; and
- Develop robust planning responses for advancing inclusive cities.
Generic skills
Generic skills developed through completion of this subject include:
- a demonstrated understanding of theory and applied practice responses relating to social issues in cities;
- a developed capacity to prepare clear and defensible assessments of urban conditions and systems that inhibit inclusive cities; and
- an ability to analyse and prepare some planning responses for advancing inclusive cities.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-ARCH Master of Architecture
- MC-URPL Master of Urban Planning
- MC-URBDES Master of Urban Design
- MC-LARCH Master of Landscape Architecture
- MC-CM Master of Construction Management
- MC-PROP Master of Property
- MC-ARCHUP Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Planning
- MC-ARCHUD Master of Architecture/Master of Urban Design
- MC-PROPUP Master of Property/Master of Urban Planning
- MC-UPUD Master of Urban Planning/Master of Urban Design
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
702-589 Social planning
Recommended background knowledge
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90134 | Planning Theory and History | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL90135 | Analytical Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL90130 | Planning Law & Statutory Planning | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ABPL90315 | Participatory Planning | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Issue Paper
| Week 5 | 30% |
Policy Paper
| Week 10 | 40% |
Reflective Review
| During the examination period | 30% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Anna Hurlimann Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1.5 hour lecture and 1.5 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Urban Planning Course Master of Urban Design - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025