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Rural and Regional Planning (ABPL90451)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject addresses key planning issues in rural and regional areas. Australian regional towns have significant economic, cultural, and political values, which will be explored in this subject. This subject pays attention to the ways that can facilitate an understanding of theories, concepts, and planning/design practices in regional areas. This subject examines the historical evolution of rural and regional areas and identifies planning issues such as sustainable transport, cultural and economic strategies, and community development. Working with an industry partner, you will acquire an enhanced comprehension of rural and regional planning challenges and prospects as well as their interactions with planning systems.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain the significance of regional areas and key theories about regional development.
- Describe the interconnections and differences between rural/regional areas and metropolitan areas using text / graphic communication relevant to the discipline.
- Identify and evaluate cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues in the development of rural and regional communities.
- Apply comprehensive analytical skills to demographic and socio-economic structure in the case study region(s).
- Develop strategies to improve the function of regional areas.
Generic skills
- Written and verbal communication.
- Understanding of regional policies.
- Applied understanding of planning approaches.
Last updated: 19 November 2025