Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
Why study the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning at UNE?
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.
Note: Course rule changes were made to this course for students commencing in 2010 in November 2009.
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.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Full-time8 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceATAR / OP
72.55 / 142010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC.
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| Official Abbreviation | BUrbRegPlan | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
| Commencing |
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| 2009 ATAR | 72.55 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 OP | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 192 | |||||||||||||||
| 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. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
All other students apply directly to UNE. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | 12 weeks of practical work experience directly related to urban and regional planning. Professional recognition: Accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. |
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| Honours | Honours may be awarded at graduation to a candidate who has completed GEPL455 and who, on the basis of academic record, is deemed by the School to be of sufficient merit. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Academic Colours |
mace (BCC 73) |
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| Further Information | 
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To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 192 credit points with not 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 |
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| Core Units | 156 cps |
| 12 weeks Practical Experience | - |
| Elective Units | 36 cps |
| Total | 192 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Exit Pathways
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.