PLAN30003 Research Methods for Planners

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is PLAN30003 hard?

PLAN30003: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How to design, run and critique social research for urban planning, including ethics and choosing methods.

After it you can

What you need first

ABPL20035

Careers

Helps toward: Urban planner

How it’s assessed

Assignments 50%, Presentations 50%

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Quick answers

When is PLAN30003 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking PLAN30003?
Needs ABPL20035.
Does PLAN30003 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Presentations 50%.
How many class hours a week does PLAN30003 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take PLAN30003 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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