Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

The study of regional development examines economic, environmental and social concepts and approaches to sustainable development in both metropolitan and non-metropolitan regions. 

Regional development courses are conducted fully online and so are highly suited to both metropolitan students and students working in rural, regional and remote areas.

Course outline

The Graduate Diploma consists of units to a total value of 48 points:

• REGD8411 Governance and Regional Development
• REGD8412 Regional Development Policy
• REGD8413 Regional Communities
• REGD8414 Regional Community Development
• REGD8415 Regional Economic Trends
• REGD8416 Regional Economic Development
• REGD8417 Natural Resource Management Policy
• REGD8418 Community Natural Resource Management

Career prospects

Regional Development courses provide knowledge and skills in:

• Governance at local and regional levels
• Regional policy and policy analysis
• Economic systems
• Economic development
• Community development
• The link between regional development and natural resource management
• Integration of social, economic and environmental perspectives
• Evaluation of social and economic change

Admission requirements

Domestic students

A relevant bachelor's degree from this or another recognised university; or has a completed relevant Graduate Certificate in Regional Development with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.

All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence

International students

All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence