Overview This specialisation is the only postgraduate planning program in Sydney to offer social research, social impact assessment, and social policy development and evaluation. You'll learn interdisciplinary perspectives as you develop creative and innovative approaches to communicating social planning challenges. KEY FEATURES The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) accredits this course as training for urban and regional planners: it provides the theory, skills and knowledge that planners you'll need require to excel in your career. You'll be encouraged to pursue special interests in climate change, environmental management, sustainable development, urban and regional planning, environmental law and policy, social impact assessment, community consultation, spatial sciences and social change. You'll have opportunities to study both in the classroom and in the field in order to integrate your theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Other Specialisations: Environmental Planning International Development