Planning Industry Placement (PLAN7130)
Information valid for Summer Semester, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
School
Architecture, Design, Planning
Units
4
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Placement 200 Hours/ Semester
Workshop 10 Hours/ Semester
Prerequisite
MURP students only. Completion of at least 16 units towards the MURP by the semester of enrolment
Restricted
Permission required to enrol. See course description for further information.
Assessment methods
Discussion group, workplace evaluation, reflective journal, portfolio of work, presentation, poster.
Course enquiries
Ms Stephanie Wyeth (s.wyeth@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (01/07/2024 - 06/12/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Summer Semester, 2024 (25/11/2024 - 08/02/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course provides the opportunity for students to learn in a workplace environment. Students are responsible for finding and arranging a professional work placement, subject to Planning Program approval, that provides meaningful work experience in the planning profession. The course will require attendance, participation, observation, critical reflection, and report writing on workplace activities and experiences. The emphasis of critical reflection and report writing will be on identifying and describing aspects of professional relevance incorporating: planning practice; collaboration and teamwork; work place health and safety; professional ethics; and other aspects of the work place experience. Information about enrolling in a placement course, including registering your interest and application deadlines, can be found here: https://www.eait.uq.edu.au/employability/placements-and-work-experience