Key facts
UNE unit code: GEPL492
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 12
Unit information
This is the second of UNE’s two capstone units to equip you with workplace-ready skills to apply to a range of careers in urban and regional planning practice. Together with its companion unit, GEPL491, it enables significant development of the academic knowledge and practical skills to solve complex problems.
As a project-based unit, you will hone a variety of real-world planning skills in virtual planning scenarios. Through independent and group-based tasks, you will develop the skills you need to lead and plan responsibly within complex situations. This unit offers opportunities to take advantage of industry-leading facilities offered through UNE Tamworth, Taree, Sydney and the UNE Regional Study Centre Network, where you will also benefit from UNE’s industry partnerships to help develop and support each project.
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For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
This is a repeatabel unit that may be taken twice within the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- utilise well-developed judgement to convey a broad knowledge of workplace practice in urban and regional planning;
- apply expert knowledge to plan and execute research into complex planning tasks;
- apply current theory to data collection, analysis skills, and theoretical frameworks in a project situation;
- demonstrate well-developed work-ready skills in collaboration and negotiation;
- utilise a complex range of skills and knowledge in the preparation of planning documentation to a professional standard; and
- display mastery in communicating to a range of stakeholders in a variety of contexts.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Skills Exercise | Yes | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 1500 |
| Major Project Report | Yes | 60% | All offerings | No. Words: 7000 |
| Professional Planning Document | Yes | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 1500 |
| Progress Report (Presentation) | Yes | 20% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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