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Built
Environment
Postgraduate
Courses
Faculty of Design,
Architecture & Building 2020
Photo: Toby Burrows
Contents
2 Why UTS Built Environment?
Faculty snapshot
3 Industry Accreditation and Sponsorship
5,023 total students
4 Meet Our Built Environment Academic Leaders
4,048 undergraduate students
8 Planning 851 postgraduate coursework
124 higher degree research students
10 Project Management
UTS at a glance
12 Construction Management 45,930 students
15,134 international students
14 Property Development
33,070 undergraduate students
16 Real Estate Investment 10,720 postgraduate coursework
2,140 higher degree research students
18 Dual-Discipline Degrees
3,896 staff
18 Master of Property Development and Planning
UTS student diversity
18 Master of Property Development and Project Management
49% female students
19 Master of Property Development and Investment
51% male students
22 Research Degrees 31% are 25 or older
49% also speak a language
22 Doctor of Philosophy
other than English
22 Master of Built Environment (Research)
24 How to Apply & Fees
UTS Built Environment is part of the Faculty of Design,
Architecture and Building.
Please note the above numbers are approximates as of
November 2018.
Acknowledgement of Country
UTS acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora
Nation and the Boorooberongal People of the Dharug
Nation upon whose ancestral lands our campuses
stand. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders
both past and present, acknowledging them as the
Cover Image: Getty Images traditional custodians of knowledge for these Lands.
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Why UTS Built
Environment?
A COMMUNITY OF GREAT MINDS GO GLOBAL WITH YOUR CAREER JOIN US IN THE CITY
The team you work with makes a Today’s property, planning and Your time matters. That’s why we deliver
difference. At UTS, we bring together construction industries are global. our classes in a variety of different modes,
students and staff from many industries, There’s a good chance your next career from evening classes to delivering whole
and with many backgrounds. But they’re might be overseas. We are one of the only subjects over a multi-day block session.
all driven to make a difference in our cities Australian schools of built environment We’re also investing in new teaching
and in their career. And our teaching to be accredited across all of our technologies to give our students more
staff don’t just teach: they run their own postgraduate programs by national and options for blended learning. Best of all
companies, sit on executive boards, and international professional bodies like the our city campus is located a few minutes
develop world-class research. They’re Project Management Institute and Royal walk from Sydney’s biggest transport hub,
forever learning so you can as well. Institute of Chartered Surveyors. These are Central Station. You’ll be able to get here
organisations that will make your degree (and away) with ease.
IT’S WHO YOU KNOW stand out at your next interview, whether
150 plus. That’s how many industry it’s in Sydney, Manhattan or London. TECHNOLOGY THAT YOU NEED
partners the UTS School of Built We’ve invested in the latest software
Environment works with. We collaborate MAKE AN IMPACT DURING and professional equipment to ensure
with influential businesses across town YOUR DEGREE you’re able to produce outstanding
and beyond our borders. One moment You learn the most when you’re working projects and bring your grand ideas to
you could be hearing unique insights in the real world. We partner with life. Our comfortable computer labs are
from a high-profile guest lecturer, the industry heavyweights or look to actual accessible 24/7, plus you’ll also be able
next you could be swapping business case studies when we set briefs for our to experiment in interactive spaces
cards with them. students. The projects you’ll work on such as the Immersive Construction
during your degree are as close to the Environment (ICE) studio.
real deal as you’ll get. Depending on
your degree you could be addressing
a challenge for the City of Sydney or
analysing a development for Lend Lease.
And applying up-to-date practices to real
business scenarios, means that you’ll
already have a track record when you apply
for the next job or promotion.
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Industry Accreditation
and Sponsorship
The degrees offered by UTS Our industry partners provide support
to postgraduate students by generously
Built Environment hold a
funding a range of prizes and awarding
total of 18 accreditations, job placement opportunities for academic
by the main professional achievement in select units of study. *
bodies in Australia as well Current donors include:
as some key international
institutes including: –– International Centre for Complex
Project Management
–– Australian Property Institute (API)
–– HillPDA
–– Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
–– Project Management Institute *The GAC and PMI logos are registered marks
–– Project Management Institute (PMI) of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
–– Tracey Brunstrom & Hammond
For the full list of PMI’s legal marks, please
–– Royal Institution of Chartered contact the PMI Legal department.
Surveyors (RICS)
UTS students collaborate with Sydney Executive Planning Advisor at North Sydney Council, Gavin
McConnell, has been working with UTS students for the past
councils on urban renewal projects five years. He says the experiences have enriched his ‘outlook
A pluggable green plaza, grassed boulevards and a rooftop and innovative capacity’.
bar are just some of the ideas in master plan proposals Gavin explains: “At North Sydney Council we currently have
developed by postgraduate UTS students for the planned some incredible urban design challenges involving public and
revamp of the North Sydney Metro site. private developments which are set to completely change
Cross-divisional teams made up of students from Architecture the face of North Sydney.
and Built Environment disciplines, worked on comprehensive “Quite often, professionals can get trapped within their own
urban renewal plans for sites including Sydney Metro stations, ‘bubble’ of thinking and doing things, so having the groups
Turramurra Town Centre and Freshwater SLSC, as part of a apply their own experience and skills to the challenges was
compulsory UTS Planning and Property Development unit. really rewarding as it shone new light on the opportunities
Planning expert and head of the UTS School of Built at hand.”
Environment, Professor Heather MacDonald, says: “We’ve International student Charlotte Hesketh, who recently
embedded industry-focused projects into the curriculum as relocated from England to study the UTS Master of Property
it’s critical that students are given opportunities to apply Development, was part of the team responsible for devising
their learnings to real-world cases which mimic realistic plans to revamp the North Sydney metro site:
workplace scenarios.
“It was so beneficial presenting to and working with actual
“It’s also mutually beneficial as our industry partners such clients because we were much more committed to delivering
as NSW Transport and Council staff are able to learn from top quality work, as you never know where your next job
our students’ innovative and fresh approach to solving offer might come from - it was also really great to see that
challenges,” continued Professor MacDonald. they liked our ideas!”
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Postgraduate Course Guide
Meet our
Built Environment
Academic Leaders
Professor Heather MacDonald Associate Professor Catherine Killen
Head of UTS Built Environment Associate Head of School
Project Management
Professor MacDonald’s research has
focused on affordable housing finance, Catherine’s teaching and research builds
spatial analysis, and estimating the upon her engineering background and her
economic and social impacts of public experience with new product development
investments. She has published two books and technological change projects. She
on GIS and urban planning, and numerous is an influential leader of research in
articles in top-ranked academic journals. project portfolio management, with over
Since moving to Sydney in 2008, her fifty publications in the area. Her teaching
research has investigated the impacts of focuses on managing innovation and
rail investments on housing prices, the communication in project environments.
impact of planning regulations on housing
Catherine is regularly invited to speak to
affordability, ethnic discrimination in the
industry audiences about her practice-
Sydney rental market, and the planning
based research and its implications for
reform process in NSW.
modern project management. Her current
Read more research themes include strategy and
uts.edu.au/staff/heather.macdonald project portfolio management, the use of
data visualisations in project and portfolio
decision making, and benchmarking to
improve innovation and project portfolio
management capabilities.
Read more
uts.edu.au/staff/catherine.killen
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Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Built Environment
OUR COURSE DIRECTORS
Associate Professor Song Shi Dr Gabriela Quintana Vigiola
Real Estate Investment Planning
Property Development
With an academic and consulting
Song has extensive professional background in urban design and
experience in property valuation and planning, Gabriela’s expertise and
investment, as well as in construction and research focuses on current issues such
development. His teaching focuses on as informal settlements and informal
property economics, valuation, finance housing; placemaking; participatory
and investment. design methodology; master-planning;
urban design developments; spirituality,
Song is an active researcher with his
culture and urban spaces; urban
research interests covering a wide range
morphology; and urban design and
of property finance and economics
planning history and theory.
related areas, mainly on asset pricing,
urban land use patterns, housing market Gabriela joined UTS in 2012 following an
analysis and behavioural economics. appointment as Assistant Professor at
He has widely published his research work the Simon Bolivar University (Universidad
in top academic journals, including Journal Simon Bolivar) in Caracas, Venezuela.
of Banking & Finance, Urban Studies, Here she completed her PhD thesis about
Regional Science and Urban Economics, placemaking through culture, focusing on
Real Estate Economics, and Journal of the construction of place in Venezuelan
Real Estate Finance and Economics. He slums’ urban space through catholic
is the board member of Global Chinese procession as a cultural construct.
Real Estate Congress, and currently on Currently, she is developing research about
the editorial board of Pacific Rim Property informal housing conditions in Sydney.
Research Journal, and International
Read more
Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis.
uts.edu.au/staff/gabrielamarian.
Read more quintanavigiola
uts.edu.au/staff/song.shi
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Postgraduate Course Guide
Academic Leaders
continued
Craig Barry Dr Michael Er
Construction Management Higher Degree Research
Craig has more than 20 years’ experience With over 20 years’ experience in the
in the construction industry, working sector, Michael has worked across a
across the residential, commercial, variety of roles, from client-side project
institutional and industrial sectors. manager to principal of a building
contracting company. His experience
A former structural engineering spans a wide range of projects, including
consultant, Craig now runs CKB Projects infrastructure, schools, commercial
and Consulting where he specialises in building and fit-outs and residential
the diagnosis, remediation and upgrading projects. He maintains a building
of defective and dilapidated buildings. supervisor’s licence in NSW.
This niche expertise makes Craig a highly
sought-after expert witness for building At UTS, Michael has designed a series of
disputes, both in the early stages of innovative subjects that give students
dispute resolution and in established firsthand experience of construction
court proceedings. project management on an international
scale. Previously, Michael has led
At UTS, Craig brings his in-depth industry student groups to participate in building
experience to construction and property programs with not-for-profit partners
courses at both undergraduate and in a range of developing countries,
postgraduate level. including Cambodia and Thailand,
Read more and to evaluate construction project
uts.edu.au/staff/craig.barry management in Australia against other
countries such as Vietnam and Japan.
His current research program examines
innovation in the construction industry.
Read more
uts.edu.au/staff/michael.er
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Postgraduate Course Guide
Planning
Planning provides a new career path for design,
planning and property professionals, equipping
graduates with a broad understanding of planning
issues alongside the negotiation skills and creative
Graduate Certificate thinking required to resolve them.
in Planning Whereas planning has often been seen as an approval
process, UTS approaches the discipline as a critical
Graduate Diploma in Planning task, one that connects communities with governments,
institutions and developers.
Master of Planning We firmly believe the best planners don’t just apply
existing regulations: our graduates are creative problem
Course code: 11270 Graduate Certificate
C solvers and negotiators, able to work effectively in
in Planning teams and with stakeholders to deliver workable
C07002 Graduate Diploma in Planning solutions to complex residential, commercial and
C04007 Master of Planning infrastructure development problems.
Duration: One semester full-time or 1 year part-time Through this course, you will proactively engage with
(Grad Cert) policy, environmental and demographic frameworks to
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time understand how planning decisions shape the urban
(Grad Dip) environment over the long term. This engagement is
1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time multi-disciplinary, spanning planning, urban design,
(Masters) property, architecture/landscape architecture,
economics, spatial analysis, law and urban ecology.
Delivery mode:
The degrees have both a strong sustainability focus
Subjects are offered in blocks, ranging from two to
and an emphasis on the property development cycle.
two-and-a-half full days, with a typical subject composed
Students learn about land markets and feasibility
of two blocks. Web and email access is critical for all
studies, and acquire the technical skills to perform
course communication.
complex and evidence-based forecasting. They also
Admission requirements: learn how to conduct large scale structure planning and
design master planned developments for communities.
For the Master of Planning: Completion of a UTS recognised
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a cognate field. Alternative You will achieve these outcomes by applying theory
entry paths are available for applicants with a minimum of five to real-world scenarios in real-world learning
years work experience in a profession closely related to urban environments, including peer-led, multidisciplinary
planning. See the online handbook for detail of the entry teamwork and discussions, case studies and field trips,
requirements for all courses: handbook.uts.edu.au/dab/ with opportunities to travel internationally.
Accreditation: Masters students are also able to complete an extra
24cp to obtain a Master of Property Development
The Master of Planning degree is accredited by the
- see page 18 for further information.
Planning Institute of Australia.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Planning offers good employment opportunities,
especially when compared to other specialist, related
fields. The degree enables professionals to change
careers due to the multi-disciplinary nature of the
learning. Our graduates are in public sector positions,
including working for state and local government,
and in private consultancy in planning and property
development firms. There are also careers in strategic
planning on major developments and projects, master
planning with financial analysis, and the increasingly
important area of sub regional planning.
8Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Built Environment
Master of Planning typical course structure Course Code Credit Points
STM90502 Core subjects (Planning)
Property Development Process 15142 6cp
Sustainable Urban Development 15146 6cp
Planning and Environmental Law 17700 6cp
Urban Design 15222 6cp
STM90503 Level 2 core subjects (Planning)
Group Project A: Urban Renewal 15143 6cp
Group Project B: Greenfields Development 15144 6cp
Development Negotiation and Community Engagement 15145 6cp
Urban Economics and Infrastructure Funding 15241 6cp
CBK90597 Core and elective subjects (Planning) Level 3
Select 24 credit points of options:
Major Project Stream STM90504 24cp
Minor Project and Electives Stream STM90505 24cp
Spin your passion With a background in Linguistics, the
Master of Planning certainly wasn’t
“One of the things I’ve learned being
part of the Master of Planning at UTS is
into a new career the obvious path for Jane Parker. But that urban planning isn’t about creating
her love of cycling and passion for specialised social planners or transport
JANE PARKER sustainable transport steered her planners, necessarily. Planning is broad,
Master of Planning, in that direction. and there are so many stakeholders and
Founder and coordinator externalities to consider. Planners need
As the founder of Cyclehack, which aims
of Cyclehack Sydney to be able to work across disciplines
to reduce the barriers to cycling through
Transport Planner, Cardno and to apply their skills to different
innovative design thinking, she is now
planning challenges,” continues Jane.
able to make an impact in her adopted
home, Sydney. “Something that I’ve found really
beneficial is studying with a
“My interest in urban planning began
multidisciplinary group of students.
after feeling frustrated by the lack of
I imagined I would be sitting in a
infrastructure to support sustainable
classroom of aspiring planners with
transport choices,” says Jane.
interests very like mine.
Her decision to study at UTS
However, the reality is that I have been
included “its strong reputation for
taking classes with a lot of students
producing graduates with practical
doing architecture and property
skills who were job-ready,” which
development. This has given me a great
was of real importance considering
insight into their goals and motivations,
her career change. The intensive
which sometimes differ to mine, and
block delivery mode also appealed
I feel much better equipped to work
because it facilitates an effective
in cross-disciplinary teams in my
work-study balance.
future career.”
9Postgraduate Course Guide
Project
Management
UTS’s Project Management program provides an
Graduate Certificate immersive learning environment for both aspiring
in Project Management and experienced project managers. Our courses will
equip you with the underlying knowledge and practical
Master of Project Management experience that drive project delivery across all industry
sectors, from construction to information technology.
To cater for busy work schedules, we deliver classes
Course code: C11005 Graduate Certificate in an intensive block-mode. This creates an immersive
in Project Management experience where students work with their peers in
C04006 Master of Project Management a team-based, simulated project environment.
Duration: One semester full-time or 1 year part-time Students also gain practical experience by working
(Grad Cert) on real-life projects, in the classroom, on site or using
1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time computer simulations. For example, students have
(Masters) recently developed project plans for the Jack Thompson
Foundation, Complementary Health Care Council of
Delivery mode: Australia (CHC), and a number of industry associations.
Up to four intensive teaching blocks during semester, Our academics are at the forefront of project management
with up to 46 contact hours. Web and email access is critical research, internationally. This breadth of knowledge
for all course communication. ensures that students have access to leading-
edge thinking applied in both project-specific and
Admission requirements:
organisational contexts. Our teaching staff also includes
For the Master of Project Management: Completion of a UTS specialist guest lecturers from within UTS and institutions
recognised Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum and organisations in Australia and overseas.
of six months relevant work experience. Alternative entry paths
You will graduate from UTS with a detailed understanding
are available for applicants with 5 or more years of relevant
of just how project management directly improves
work experience. See the online handbook for detail of the
business productivity and profitability. You will be able
entry requirements for all courses:
to deliver projects that help organisations achieve their
handbook.uts.edu.au/dab/
strategic objectives.
Accreditation:
At a Master’s level, students have the unique opportunity
The Master of Project Management is accredited by the to develop a specialised skillset by choosing a sub-major in
Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Global Accreditation business, construction, engineering, IT, local government
Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) management, property development or health, combining
and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). project management disciplines with sector-focused
knowledge.
This course is also endorsed by the Australian Institute of
Project Management (AIPM). CAREER OUTCOMES
Graduates from the project management program at UTS
can establish careers as project managers, and specialise
in sectors through sub-majors. The knowledge gained from
the program equips graduates to improve their skill set
to manage projects as part of their current position, and
move into senior, director-level positions.
10Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Built Environment
Master of Project Management typical course structure Course Code Credit Points
Project Communication, HR and Stakeholders 15312 6cp
Project Risk, Procurement and Quality Management 15319 6cp
Project Time and Cost Management 15316 6cp
Scope and Integration Management 15310 6cp
Advances in Project Management 15115 6cp
Select 42 credit points of options:
Project Management (Advanced) CBK91785 42cp
Advocate for real As a strong advocate of healthcare
reform, Jack Jones aimed to address the
“In a business world, you look to see where
the market deficiency lies and address
and transformative severe health disparities facing many that issue. In health, there is extreme
Indigenous Australians. deficiency and disparity in Indigenous
change Australian’s health outcomes, with a life
His vision led him to pursue the study
JACK JONES expectancy over 10 years less than their
of project management as part of his
non-Indigenous counterparts.”
Master of Health Masters of Health Service Management
Service Management degree, in order to develop the skills The strong focus on practice-based
(Project Management major) needed to tackle a ‘holistic approach learning at UTS prepares Project
to large-scale challenges.’ Management students to work within
any sector by focusing on strategies
“Initially I dreamt of becoming a clinician,
employed by project managers on major
but I changed perspective when I saw that
scale projects:
a degree like this would allow me to make
a greater impact to a greater number of “We met and presented to real-life clients,
people’s health and wellbeing,” said Jack. allowing us insight into what we did
well and what we needed to work on.
The prevailing trend towards
It actually prepared us for working in the
multidisciplinary study is providing
industry, which was a rare opportunity
students with the opportunity to acquire
for a student,” highlighted Jack.
the business skills needed to implement
transformative change. The recent graduate now plans to work
with Indigenous leaders to determine
“Health is my passion and aiding others
the most culturally appropriate way to
is what drives me however, many
implement a non-profit, project-based
practitioners lack business minds and
health program.
vice-versa,” he explained.
11Postgraduate Course Guide
Construction
Management
Gain the skills you need to become a leader in the
contemporary construction industry.
The Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma in
Graduate Certificate in Construction Management emphasise the skills required
Construction Management* to succeed as a construction project manager in a rapidly
expanding sector. If you’re a high-achieving professional,
particularly if you’re working in the built environment
Graduate Diploma in sector, these courses can prepare you to take the next step
Construction Management in your career.
As a Construction Management student, you will study
Course code: 11276 Graduate Certificate in
C critical construction management concepts, including
Construction Management* construction technology, methodology, regulation
C06126 Graduate Diploma in and management; cost planning, including budgeting,
Construction Management estimating, pricing and cost management; project planning
Duration: One semester full-time or 1 year part-time and management, including the ability to assess and
(Grad Cert) manage risk; as well as legislation and ethics as they relate
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time to the construction industry.
(Grad Dip) Graduate diploma students will gain further knowledge in
Delivery mode: contracts administration, integrated project delivery, and
communication and stakeholder management, and will
Up to four intensive teaching blocks during semester, with up have the option to build specialist knowledge in a chosen
to 46 contact hours. Web and email access is critical for all elective subject.
course communication.
UTS is known for its commitment to hands-on practice, and
Admission requirements: our Construction Management degrees are no different.
All our courses are delivered by leading academics
Minimum of 1 year work experience with a Bachelor’s degree or
and practitioners, giving you access to relevant, real-
5 years relevant experience with no degree.
world expertise that reflects the realities of today’s
*Not available to international students. construction sector. Theoretical learning is integrated
with best practice case studies, and the use of digital
technologies will give you hands-on experience with real-
world estimating, programming and building information
modelling (BIM) tools.
What’s more, our course content is built on the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodology,
adapted for use in a construction context, which means
that everything you study can be easily applied to a wide
range of construction challenges and projects.
CAREER OUTCOMES
This course is primarily aimed at professionals looking
to change careers, particularly those already employed
in a related Built Environment industry. Career options
include a range of management roles as they relate to
the construction sector, such as project, construction,
design, environmental, site, contract or facility
management; construction economics; quantity
surveying; construction programming, cost engineering,
estimating or property development.
12Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Built Environment
Graduate Certificate in Construction Management typical course structure Course Code Credit Points
Construction Technology and Regulation 12511 6cp
Construction Management 12537 6cp
Construction Cost Planning and Control 17553 6cp
Time, Quality and Risk Management 12003 6cp
Graduate Diploma in Construction Management typical course structure Course Code Credit Points
Construction Technology and Regulation 12511 6cp
Construction Management 12537 6cp
Construction Cost Planning and Control 17553 6cp
Time, Quality and Risk Management 12003 6cp
Project Communication, HR and Stakeholders 15312 6cp
Contract Administration 17123 6cp
Integrated Project Delivery 15349 6cp
Select 6 credit points of options*:
Elective (Construction Management) CBK91753 6cp
*Choice of electives would enable articulation into a Master of Property Development or Master of Project Management, with an additional six subjects
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13Postgraduate Course Guide
Property Development
Graduate Certificate in
UTS’s Property Development degrees provide a
Property Development comprehensive understanding of the property
development process combined with the practical
Graduate Diploma in skills required to work effectively in the industry. This
incorporates the political, financial, legal and physical
Property Development systems that contribute to the successful development
of property assets.
Master of Property Development
At UTS, you will gain this broad understanding of the property
Course code: 11271 Graduate Certificate
C development cycle in a team-based learning environment,
in Property Development enabling you to move beyond niche disciplines into broader
C06006 Graduate Diploma management level positions or work with clients in new ways.
in Property Development As a student, you will benefit from close ties to industry:
C04008 Master of Property Development our academics have professional backgrounds and
Duration: One semester full-time or 1 year part-time connections, and class projects are often based on real
(Grad Cert) development scenarios. Recent project examples include
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time the Gladesville Hospital site, Lindfield Town Centre and the
(Grad Dip) Sydney Light Rail Corridor.
1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time As many of our students have extensive industry experience
(Masters) too, there are excellent opportunities for peer-to-peer
Delivery mode: learning and networking across a range of fields including
property development, valuation, construction, engineering,
Up to four intensive teaching blocks during semester, town planning and architecture.
with up to 46 contact hours. Web and email access is critical
for all course communication. We also recognise the broad nature of the property industry:
you can tailor your degree thanks to the extensive range of
Admission requirements: specialist electives available to students, including finance,
For the Master of Property Development: Completion of a UTS conservation, urban design, global trends and commercial
recognised Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus a minimum of property. With a strong foundation in planning, Masters
six months relevant work experience. Alternative entry paths students are also eligible for significant block credit in the
are available for applicants with 5 or more years of relevant Master of Planning.
work experience. See the online handbook for detail of the CAREER OUTCOMES
entry requirements for all courses: Our degrees provide property related professionals such
handbook.uts.edu.au/dab/ as architects, engineers, construction managers, valuers,
Accreditation: planners and business or finance professionals the
opportunity to broaden their knowledge and qualifications
The Master of Property Development is accredited by both and obtain a more holistic understanding of property
the Property Institute of Australia and the Royal Institute of development and related processes. This enables our
Chartered Surveyors. graduates the opportunity to expand their careers or
move outside of their original professional area to higher
or broader roles within the property development industry
and /or offer new services to clients.
14Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Built Environment
Master of Property Development typical course structure Course Code Credit Points
Property Development Process 15142 6cp
Development Feasibility and Valuation 12535 6cp
Property Transactions 12518 6cp
Planning and Environmental Law 17700 6cp
Sustainable Urban Development 15146 6cp
Group Project A: Urban Renewal 15143 6cp
Property Market and Risk Analysis 17551 6cp
Property Development Finance 17704 6cp
Select 24 credit points of options (Property Development PG) CBK90622 24cp
Build yourself As a corporate real estate lawyer,
Samantha Pascall developed an intense
Being part of a cohort with
employees from large corporations
a better network curiosity as to the commercial drivers such as Lend Lease, Price
behind her clients’ decisions. Her Waterhouse Coopers, Savills and
SAMANTHA PASCALL thirst for knowledge led her to enrol in Mirvac, Samantha’s ever-growing
Master of Property the industry-affiliated UTS Master of network of industry contacts has
Development Property Development course. also hugely benefited her
Associate for Property professional career.
Samantha explains: “Initially, my
& Infrastructure, motivation was purely inquiry-based - “I’ve joined a range of industry
Corrs Chambers Westgarth I wanted to gain a more in-depth groups where I’ve made invaluable
understanding of the key risks and connections and been given
drivers of the property industry. I had no opportunities such as a six-month
idea that it would actually became the secondment at Stockland.”
most rewarding experience of my career
to date.”
15Postgraduate Course Guide
Real Estate
Investment
The Master of Real Estate Investment deals with the
Master of Real Estate finance, investment, management, valuation and
Investment analysis knowledge required to succeed in the global
real estate investment sector. Students will be able
Course code: C04294 CRICOS: 084258A to integrate highly sought-after property and finance
skillsets and advance their career.
Duration: 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time
Through this degree you will learn to understand and
Delivery mode: analyse the many socio-political, economic, financial
Up to three intensive teaching blocks during semester, and environmental factors that drive property investment
with up to 46 contact hours. Web and email access is critical decisions in a globalised world. You will benefit from
for all course communication. our academic staff’s research and significant industry
experience. A number of our sessional lecturers have over
Admission requirements: 30 years’ corporate experience.
For the Master of Real Estate Investment: applicants must The course deals in depth with investment vehicles, capital
have completed a UTS recognised bachelor’s degree, or markets, financial management, and the underlying drivers
an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other of property values. Specialised subjects investigate the
evidence of general and professional qualifications that investment considerations associated with retail, office,
demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies in and other commercial assets. Real estate economics,
a cognate field (Property or Real Estate, Construction, portfolios and investment valuation of trusts and funds
Engineering, Business, Finance, Commerce or Economics) management are covered in depth in separate subjects.
with at least a credit average or above.
We have worked closely with leading professionals
to ensure that students are able to address existing
knowledge gaps within the industry.
Our students are standout professionals, with a strong
record in their industry and recognised qualifications.
This calibre of students enables unique networking
opportunities and rewarding peer-to-peer learning. Most
subjects are offered in intensive blocks that accommodate
busy work lives, with the exception of three MBA subjects
offered in evening sessions.
PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES
This degree provides the analytical skills for professionals
to be promoted more rapidly into decision-making and
leadership positions, or gain access to boutique real estate
investment firms.
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16Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Built Environment
Master of Real Estate Investment typical course structure Course Code Credit Points
STM90960 core subjects (PG Real Estate Investment)
Capital Markets 25741 6cp
Financial Management 25742 6cp
Property Transactions 12518 6cp
Development Feasibility & Modelling 12535 6cp
Investment Management 25721 6cp
Real Estate Economics 17772 6cp
Real Estate Equities 17777 6cp
Investment Asset Allocation 17779 6cp
Strategic Asset Management 12515 6cp
Investment Property Valuation 17556 6cp
Select 12 credit points of options (PG Real Estate Investment): CBK91023
Alternative Investments 25782 6cp
Financial Modelling and Analysis 25705 6cp
Global Property Trends 12002 6cp
Land Acquisition Statutory Valuation and Litigation 17775 6cp
Property Taxation 17703 6cp
Analysing Retirement Housing & Aged Care Developments 12512 6cp
Spatial Analysis in Planning and Property 15251 6cp
Urban Economics and Infrastructure Funding 15241 6cp
Project Management Principles 15315 6cp
Governance, Portfolio and Program Management 15346 6cp
Project Finance and Analysis 15362 6cp
Managing Project Contracts 15362 6cp
Project Finance and Analysis 15348 6cp
Invest in a Since completing her Bachelor of
Business degree majoring in Property,
Taking full advantage of the program’s
close links to industry, Jane has
booming industry Jane McPherson’s professional career particularly enjoyed the networking
has gone from strength to strength. opportunities presented by having
JANE MCPHERSON Gaining valuable graduate experience classmates who work in large real
Master of Real Estate Investment, working for one of Australia’s largest estate investment firms like Frasers
Development Manager, corporations, Woolworths Limited and Stockland.
Shopping Centres Australasia including Dan Murphy’s, Jane was
“It’s been so beneficial to be able to
(SCA) Property Group then offered a permanent role in
discuss ideas and trends with students
the Property Development team at
from different backgrounds to mine.
Bunnings, scouring and securing site
It’s given me a broader level of thinking
locations for new stores.
when making decisions in my role and
“When I heard about the UTS Master the potential impacts or benefits this
of Real Estate Investment, I was drawn may have on other departments.
to the course’s unique focus on the
“I’ve also thoroughly enjoyed the
finance, investment, valuation and
encouragement and enthusiasm of
analysis aspects of the property
all of the lecturers and teaching staff,
investment sector – it’s provided
especially the well-respected ‘industry
me with an opportunity to delve into
lecturers’ who are able to provide a
aspects of the property investment
practical layer of knowledge to the
world that I had not been exposed to.”
course objectives and learnings.”
17Postgraduate Course Guide
Dual-Discipline
Degrees
Three combined degree courses that reflect the broad skillset skills and knowledge offered in these new degrees. For example,
required of professionals in the property development and managing complex projects can be improved by both a sound
allied industries: understanding of environmental laws, and of how the medium-
term investment value of a project may be affected by changing
–– Master of Property Development and Planning
legal requirements.
–– Master of Property Development and Project Management
Students in all three degrees will be eligible for professional
–– Master of Property Development and Investment
accreditation by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors,*
By completing a dual-discipline degree, students will gain access and Australian Property Institute,* Students in the Master
to a broader understanding of these industries to help stimulate of Property Development and Planning may be eligible for
innovative multidisciplinary approaches to complex urban professional accreditation by the Planning Institute of Australia
problems. The curriculums combine areas of study that are related subject to confirmation. Students in the Master of Property
in the professional world – for instance, planning skills are closely Development and Project Management may be eligible for
related to successful property development, and many project accreditation by the Project Management Institute.
managers work in the property development sector. * Based on all Master of Property Development students being eligible
for accreditation by these two entities.
Graduates will gain many benefits from the combinations of
Master of Property Master of Property
Development Development and
and Planning Project Management
The Master of Property Development and Planning The Master of Property Development and Project
combines the 13 core subjects required of both existing Management would require a combined 12 core subjects
Master’s degrees, plus three electives. plus four electives.
Key Information Key Information
Course code: C04316 Course code: C04317
Duration: 2 years full-time or four years Duration: 2 years full-time or four years
part-time part-time
Delivery mode: Delivery mode:
Up to three intensive teaching blocks during semester, Up to three intensive teaching blocks during semester,
with up to 46 contact hours per subject. Web and email with up to 46 contact hours per subject. Web and email
access is critical for all course communication. access is critical for all course communication.
Admission requirements: Admission requirements:
A recognised Bachelor’s degree or completion of UTS A recognised Bachelor’s degree or completion of UTS
Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Property and Planning Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Property and Planning
at credit level. at credit level.
18Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Built Environment
TRAINING FOR JOBS THAT DON’T YET EXIST
Up-and-coming property professionals need cross-sector
expertise and multiple analytical abilities as they train for
jobs that don’t yet exist, says UTS head of the School of
Built Environment, Professor Heather MacDonald.
While there can be no doubt the property and construction
industry will continue to grow, MacDonald says it’s
impossible to predict what the workforce will look like in a
decade’s time.
Master of Property “Our challenge is to prepare people by ensuring they have
multiple analytic abilities that can be applied across a
Development and range of disciplines The key is flexibility as we educate
people for jobs that don’t yet exist,” she says.
Investment The UTS School of Built Environment has a reputation for
creating some of the most progressive, future-focused
thinkers and leaders in the construction, property, planning
The Master of Property Development and Investment and related industries.
requires completion of 15 core subjects plus one elective.
The school has recently introduced three new
Key Information postgraduate masters degrees that bring together
property development with planning, investment or
Course code: C04315
project management.
Duration: 2 years full-time or four years
“Over the last few years, we saw that students with the
part-time
most job opportunities were those who combined a few
Delivery mode: different areas of expertise. They were seen as more
flexible employees – so we’ve developed specific courses
Mixed modes of up to three intensive teaching blocks
to support this,” MacDonald explains.
during semester, with up to 46 contact hours. Web and
email access is critical for all course communication. The school’s first round of students has just finished their
introductory semester, and MacDonald says the feedback
Admission requirements:
so far has been “extremely positive”.
A recognised Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
The model draws on that found in the United States, where
(Architecture and Building, Engineering, Management and
degrees are adaptable and students “can mix and match
Commerce, Law, Economics and Econometrics, Finance).
their subjects.” MacDonald says.
Excerpts from an article originally published in the Property
Council of Australia’s Property Week newsletter in August
2016. Published with permission.
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19Postgraduate Course Guide
Master of Property Development Course Credit Master of Property Development Course Credit
and Planning course structure Code Points and Planning course structure Code Points
Minor Project and Elective Major Project
A typical program is shown below A typical program is shown below
Year 1 Year 1
Autumn session Autumn session
Property Development Process 15142 6cp Property Development Process 15142 6cp
Development Feasibility and Modelling 12535 6cp Development Feasibility and Modelling 12535 6cp
Sustainable Urban Development 15146 6cp Sustainable Urban Development 15146 6cp
Planning and Environmental Law 17700 6cp Planning and Environmental Law 17700 6cp
Spring session Spring session
Property Development Finance 17704 6cp Property Development Finance 17704 6cp
Group Project A: Urban Renewal 15143 6cp Group Project A: Urban Renewal 15143 6cp
Minor Project 15345 6cp Development Negotiation
15145 6cp
and Community Engagement
Property Transactions 12518 6cp
Planning Theory
15301 6cp
Year 2 and Decision Making
Year 2
Autumn session
Autumn session
Property Market and Risk Analysis 17551 6cp
Major Project: Methods 15302 6cp
Urban Design 15222 6cp
Urban Economics Spatial Analysis in Planning and Property 15251 6cp
15241 6cp
and Infrastructure Funding
Urban Design 15222 6cp
Spatial Analysis in Planning and Property 15251 6cp
Urban Economics
15241 6cp
and Infrastructure Funding
Spring session
Spring session
Group Project B: Greenfields Development 15144 6cp
Group Project B: Greenfields
15144 6cp
Development Negotiation Development
15145 6cp
and Community Engagement
Property Market and Risk Analysis 17551 6cp
Planning Theory and Decision Making 15301 6cp
Property Transactions 12518 6cp
Select 6 credit points from the elective list 6cp
Major Project: Analysis and Outcomes 15904 6cp
20Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Built Environment
Master of Property Development and Course Credit Master of Property Development Course Credit
Project Management Course Structure Code Points and Investment Course Structure Code Points
A typical program is shown below A typical program is shown below
Year 1 Year 1
Autumn session Autumn session
Property Development Process 15142 6cp Property Development Process 15142 6cp
Development Feasibility and Modelling 12535 6cp Financial Management 25742 6cp
Sustainable Urban Development 15146 6cp Property Transactions 12518 6cp
Planning and Environmental Law 17700 6cp Development Feasibility and Modelling 12535 6cp
Spring session Spring session
Property Development Finance 17704 6cp Capital Markets 25741 6cp
Property Transactions 12518 6cp Planning and Environmental Law 17700 6cp
Group Project A: Urban Renewal 15143 6cp Investment Property Valuation 17556 6cp
Property Market and Risk Analysis 17551 6cp Strategic Asset Management 12515 6cp
Year 2 Year 2
Autumn session Autumn session
Project Communication, Sustainable Urban Development 15146 6cp
15312 6cp
HR and Stakeholders
Property Market and Risk Analysis 17551 6cp
Scope and Integration Management 15310 6cp
Options (PG Real Estate Investment) CBK91779 12cp
Project Time and Cost Management 15316 6cp
Spring session
Project Risk, Procurement and
15319 6cp
Quality Management
Investment Management 25721 6cp
Spring session
Real Estate Economics 17772 6cp
Select 24 credit points from the following: 24cp
Real Estate Equities 17777 6cp
Advanced Project Management CBK91235 24cp
Investment Asset Allocation 17779 6cp
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21Postgraduate Course Guide
Research
Degrees
KEY INFORMATION A masters by research or PhD at the Faculty of
Design, Architecture and Building can be the best
Doctor of Philosophy
way to deepen your knowledge of a specialised
Course code: C02001 research area, pursue an academic career, or build
a competitive advantage in the property
Duration: 4 years full-time and construction industries.
8 years part-time
CRICOS Code: 032316D Our research students work under the supervision of
world-leading researchers, many of whom have had
Master of Built Environment (Research) substantial posts and experience overseas. As a result,
Course code: C03002 many of our students have been able to work and study
internationally, in structured settings.
Duration: 2 years full-time
4 years part-time Through research, we educate professionals who
CRICOS Code: 008674D construct, plan, manage, and value sustainable and
adaptive cities. Research at the UTS School of the Built
Environment through the Faculty’s research centres is
focused on:
–– Economically, socially, and environmentally
sustainable urban redevelopment and infrastructure
investment
–– Project complexity and change in the
knowledge economy
–– Digital technologies and design
team management
–– Property rights, land taxation, urban
governance, and equity considerations
in planning and development
We have recognised opinion leaders in building
information modelling, sustainable development,
affordable housing, and construction systems.
To develop these and other topic areas, UTS School of the
Built Environment has established research groups active
at applied, consultancy and theory-based research
levels, including:
–– The Built Environment Informatics
and Innovation Centre
–– Applied Research in the Built Environment
Photo: Anna Zhu
22Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Built Environment
DR JULIE JUPP
UTS School of Built Environment
Research Supervisor
“My expertise is in computer integrated construction and I’m
currently collaborating with industry partner, Hansen Yuncken
on developing and testing new adaptive process-driven
approaches to information management throughout the
construction project lifecycle.
I appreciate all types of research collaboration and my approach
is to provide the right balance of technical and moral support
when needed, while also deliberately holding back and allowing
students to develop their own theories and academic identities.”
Meet our supervisors by visiting uts.edu.au/built-environment-supervisors
A unique perspective life and the implications for the economy,
society, and environment. As well as how
on China’s urbanisation we can mediate between private property
rights and public meanings of urban space.”
YIMING (MIKE) WANG
Yiming’s research outputs have been
In the fourth year of his candidature, published or accepted by highly ranked
Yiming’s thesis focuses on the rapid Chinese and international journals.
urbanisation taking place in China today. He is due to present part of his research
Despite private sector and commercial findings at the 2017 International
investment playing an increasingly Conference on China Urban Development.
important role, China is not necessarily “I chose UTS DAB as a research faculty
evolving its property rights system to because of its reputation in providing high
coincide with the speed of this change. quality research supervision and the high
“The transformation of Chinese cities is level of expertise in the field of political
qualitatively different from much of the economy and urban development – my
urbanisation taking place around the supervisors have been so generous with
world, in part because of the complex their time and knowledge.”
governance issues relating to pseudo- “I also feel really supported and
public spaces,” he explains. encouraged by the strong learning
His research area of urban political atmosphere with colleagues from different
economy centres on the emerging boom backgrounds who are always willing to
of these spaces, which are under the share their inspiring views on my research.”
control of private or quasi-public power Yiming is supported by a joint UTS China
but remain open for public use. Scholarship Council for international
“I’m especially interested in the impact students. Supervisors: Dr. Franklin Nanping Wanda Plaza – a pseudo-public space
pseudo-public spaces have on daily urban Obeng-Odoom and Dr. Janet Xin Ge. in Chongqing. Photo: Yiming (Mike) Wang
23Postgraduate Course Guide
How to Apply & Fees
THE ACADEMIC YEAR LOCAL APPLICANTS: RESEARCH FEES
There are three teaching sessions at UTS: A postgraduate by research degree If you’re studying a postgraduate by
will see you undertake and complete coursework degree, you’ll need to pay
–– Autumn Session: March to June
a research project. Before you submit tuition fees. You can find out more about
–– Spring Session: July to October your application though, you’ll need to what your degree will cost at
–– Summer Session: November to consider what you want to research, write uts.edu.au/tuition-fee-calculator
February a research proposal and find a supervisor.
For postgraduate by research degrees,
When you’ve done that, send your
While not all subjects offered by UTS are you will need to either pay a fee or, if you’re
application to the UTS Graduate
currently run during Summer session, eligible for the Research Training Program,
Research School.
make sure you check out which ones are the Australian Government will cover the
- it’s a great way to get ahead or to reduce Visit uts.ac/apply-for-research or email cost for you. To find out more visit
your study load during Autumn and grs@uts.edu.au to find out more about uts.edu.au/domestic-hd-fees
Spring Sessions. the application process and to apply.
If you do have to pay a fee and you’re
APPLICATION CLOSING DATES INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS a local student, you may be eligible for
If you want to start studying at UTS in If you’re an international student, head FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan
either the Autumn or Spring sessions, you to uts.edu.au/international to find the scheme. Using FEE-HELP means you don’t
need to apply by: course information, fees and application have to pay for your tuition fees up front.
details relevant to you. More information can be found at
–– Autumn session: 31 January 2020
uts.edu.au/government-help-schemes
–– Spring session: 28 June 2020 NON-AWARD STUDY
Do you want to study a single subject You can choose to repay your FEE-HELP
LOCAL APPLICANTS: loan simply by notifying your employer
without committing to a full degree? You
COURSEWORK can! It’s called non-award study and it’s who will then withhold your payments
In a postgraduate by coursework degree through the PAYG tax system. You can also
a great way to upgrade your skills or just
you’ll attend tutorials and lectures, and make payments directly to the Australian
learn more about something you enjoy.
do assessments, like writing essays and Taxation Office (ATO).
What’s even more exciting is that any
exams. Submit your application
subjects you complete may be recognised
for a postgraduate by coursework TIMETABLE INFORMATION
in future study. To apply, visit
degree online: Do you like to plan ahead? Then check
uts.ac/non-award-study
out the UTS Timetable Planner. The online
–– through the UTS Online Application tool lets you see the timetable for the
system at uts.edu.au/pg-admissions,
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
There are English language proficiency current session, so you can get an idea
or about when the subjects for your degree
requirements for all courses. These
–– at one of our Postgraduate Expos or requirements may apply to you, even if you may be scheduled and offered. The 2020
postgraduate information sessions. are not an international student. timetable will be published in mid-October
Find out everything you need to know 2019. Visit mytimetable.uts.edu.au
about upcoming information sessions Visit uts.edu.au/english-language-
at uts.edu.au/dab-events requirements to find out more.
OFFERS
UTS will begin making postgraduate offers
for 2020 from 18 September 2019.
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