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.
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-timeUp to 10 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
ATAR / OP
72.55 / 132011 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
For more information, click hereAll other domestic students apply direct to UNE
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | BUrbRegPlan | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2010 ATAR | 72.55 | |||||||||||||||
| 2010 OP | 13 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||||||||
| 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 domestic students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 | A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy). 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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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy).
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to ten years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value 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 |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning.
Award/Classes of Honours
Students may be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning with Honours on the basis of an academic record deemed by the school to be of sufficient merit. To qualify for award of the degree with Honours students must:
(a) have achieved a satisfactory level of performance, as determined by the school, in the second, third and fourth years of candidature; and
(b) have completed the unit GEPL455.
(c) There will be two levels of Honours: First Class Honours and Second Class Honours. Second Class Honours will have two divisions: Division 1 and Division 2.
(d) An exceptionally distinguished student who has been awarded First Class Honours may be awarded a University Medal.
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.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Advanced Diploma in Arts on completion of 72 credit points, including 36 credit points at 200/300 level.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.