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Hobart, Online
Introduction
Climate change is a determining factor in how we plan for cities and regions, including how we mitigate, and adapt to, large-scale disasters. In this unit, you will gain practical experience in planning for adaptive futures and circumventing maladaptive outcomes. You will critically evaluate different political and economic approaches that can inform strategic planning, like market-based economics, Green New Deal, degrowth, and decolonisation. You will apply this knowledge by evaluating the effectiveness of regional strategic plans and formulating evidence-based recommendations for improved regional planning outcomes in a changing climate. Your learning, and skills development, will benefit from in-depth regional case studies, field trips, and engagement with planning professionals and stakeholders.
Summary
| Unit name | Climate Change: Economics, Politics and Planning |
| Unit code | KGA705 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Kate Booth |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 |
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Synthesise economic, political and social knowledge of climate change to support place-based planning approaches
- Critique different forms of climate politics and governance to evaluate regional and urban decision-making
- Devise planning strategies and solutions at a regional scale to address complex climate problems
- Implement planning techniques to advance best adaptive practice in a changing climate
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 040103 | $2,384.00 | $2,384.00 | not applicable | $5,560.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Two 1-hr online lectures per week; one 2-hr workshop per week (online for distance students); Two full-day field trips (online for distance students); plus readings. |
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| Assessment | Short task or quiz (20%)|4000 word essay (40%)|Report (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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Provided in MyLO each week. |
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