Universiti Teknologi

Overview of Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Programme Objectives
A graduate of this programme should be able to:

1. Competent, creative and innovative in solving problems in urban and regional planning area field.
2. Communicate effectively with leadership skills and self-confidence while striving for career advancement through life-long learning.
3. Uphold ethical values and contribute to the needs of the organization and society by participating in various related activities.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

• Year 1

Appreciation for Ethnics and Civilization / Malay Language for Communication, Introductory Academic English, Introduction to Planning, Site Planning, Studio 1: Basic Design Planning, Science, Technology and Mankind, Intermediate Academic English, Planning and Environment, Planning Survey Techniques, Information and Communications Technology in Planning, Studio 2: Layout 1 (Housing)

• Year 2

Co-Curriculum Service Learning, Land Use Planning, Community Planning and House, Urban Design, Studio 3: Layout 2 (Town Centre), Graduate Success Attributes, Urban Engineering, Rural Planning and Development, Geo Information in Planning, Studio 4: Layout 3 (Mixed-Development and Development Proposal Report)

• Year 3

Industrial Training, Industrial Training Report and Seminar, Urban Economics, Planning Law and Practice, Traffic Engineering, Studio 5: Urban Area Improvement Study

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates of the program can work as an Assistant Town Planner in movement and private sector and in any related jobs in the urban and regional planning industry. The graduates may also further their studies for a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning or in the related field at local or foreign universities

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS