Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
Geography and Planning
The Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning qualifies you for employment as a professional planner. It usually takes four years of full time study to complete.
The degree equips you for a specific career. But it also gives you a broad general education. (In fact, by the end of your third year, it is possible to have qualified for a Bachelor of Arts.)
What subjects are covered?
Urban and rural environmental issues. Social and community issues. Basic economics. Understanding property development. Architectural appreciation for non-architects. Governmental processes. Regional economic development. The legal framework. Environmental impact assessment. Research methods. Transport issues. Aboriginal issues. And more.
Practical experience
This is a practical, job-focussed degree. Work experience is therefore an important part of the program. Before graduating you will have gained at least 12 weeks of relevant work experience.
After graduating, and after completing further work experience, you will be eligible to become a member of the Planning Institute of Australia.
Honours
Students who achieve a grade of Credit or better in GEPL455 (Dissertation), and a Credit average in other units, may be awarded Honours.
Graduate entry
Do you already have a Bachelor's degree? If so, the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning is your quickest route to a planning qualification.