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Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

Official Abbreviation BUrbRegPlan
Course Type Undergraduate
Commencement Semester 1 and Semester 2
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 4 Years Full-time
  • 8 Years Part-time
2007 UAI 70
2007 OP 13
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 192
Overview

This degree leads to a professional career in planning, with employment opportunities in both city and country. Planning is about working towards a more livable, more sustainable world, it is not a highly technical subject. Because planners need to be familiar with a wide range of issues, the degree provides a particularly broad general education. Work experience is an important part of the program.

Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

Credit Point Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 192 credit points with no more than 48 credit points at 100-level.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure

Credit Points

Core Units

150 cps

Elective Units

42 cps

Practical Experience

-

Total

192 cps

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Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Town Planning on completion of 48 credit points in units specified for the Diploma in Town Planning, or the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points, including 36 credit points at 200/300 level.

Career Opportunities

Examples include positions in local government, private consulting firms, development companies, state and federal government departments involved with urban affairs, environmental management, transport, community development, heritage conservation, regional prosperity and related fields.

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience

12 weeks' practical work experience directly related to urban and regional planning.

Professional recognition: Accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.

Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing None
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

Professional membership - the degree is fully recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia as satisfying the academic requirements for corporate membership of the institute. Students are also eligible for student membership of the Institute.

Graduate entry - if you have a previous planning-related degree, the Graduate entry scheme allows you to enter the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning with substantial advanced standing for your previous studies. Graduate entry candidates can complete the degree in less than two years full-time or three years part-time.

Honours Honours may be awarded at graduation to a candidate who has completed GEPL 455 and who, on the basis of academic record, is deemed by the faculty to be of sufficient merit.
Scholarships The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
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