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 designing places that will stand the test of time - not cost the earth. Planning is about working towards a more livable, more sustainable world. Planners need to be familiar with a wide range of issues and the degree provides a broad general education in all major areas of planning and urban design, including land use planning, social planning, economic planning, transport planning, environmental planning, professionalism and ethics, and environmental and planning law. Work experience is an important part of the program and means that students receive a hands-on education, opportunities to put their learning into practice and a head-start in terms of gaining on-the-job experience.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
Career Opportunities
Examples of career opportunities include positions in local and state 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 / 122013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC
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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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| Course Duration |
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| 2012 ATAR | 72.55 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 OP | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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 membership of the Urban and Regional Planning Chapter 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 and 114 credit points at 300-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 | 162 cps |
| 12 weeks Practical Experience | - |
| Elective Units | 30 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.
Examination of Dissertation
1. The dissertation will be assessed by at least two examiners.
2. The examiners may be internal or external to The University of New England at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.
3. The final class of honours will be determined on the basis of marks awarded for both dissertation and course work.
4. A dissertation will not be examined by a candidate's supervisor, but the supervisor should be consulted in the determination of the final result.
Articulated Award
Subject to meeting the Advanced Standing rules, candidates can apply to graduate with the Diploma in Town Planning upon successful completion of a total of 48 credit points comprising GEPL111, 112, 121 and 122 and 24 credit points from ENGT237, GEPL301, 316, 320, 324 and 359 and continue with the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning subject to completing within their period of candidature.
Exit Pathways
Subject to meeting Advanced Standing rules, candidates admitted to the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning who apply to discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Town Planning upon successful completion of a total of 48 credit points comprising units GEPL111, 112, 121 and 122 and 24 credit points from ENGT237, GEPL301, 316, 320, 324 and 359.
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.
Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies and exit with the Diploma in Town Planning or Advanced Diploma in Arts must apply for re-admission and will be subject to course requirements of the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University or external accreditation body requirements.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
The Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning enables graduates to contribute towards making the world more liveable and sustainable through developing understanding and skills in a wide range of areas relating to place-making and land use planning. Work experience is an important part of the program. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of place-making and land use planning, will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (such as tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course.
Communication Skills
Communication skills will be taught and practised in lectures, tutorials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course. These skills will include oral, graphical, online and written communication appropriate for a range of different audiences and involve a variety of media.
Global Perspectives
Land management and planning are important issues globally and a global perspective will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course.
Information Literacy
The ability to locate, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources, including the researching and interpretation of primary data, in an appropriate manner will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course.
Life-Long Learning
The development of intellectual capacity, curiosity and creativity and critical thinking skills as well as professional responsibility will be fostered in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course.
Problem Solving
The ability to undertake independent ethical research and to critically analyse problems and formulate and evaluate solutions applying the knowledge and skills gained in the course will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks throughout the course.
Social Responsibility
The development of social responsibility, and appreciation particularly of sustainable development, will be promoted in lectures, unit materials and online activities supported by a range of learning materials, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in all assessment tasks.
Team Work
The development of professional and ethical behaviour, respect for others and collaboration and group participation skills, including leading and contributing effectively, will be fostered on-campus and online, practised in interactive media (tutorials and online) and assessed in a number of pieces of assessment throughout the course.
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