- Gain qualifications in an industry with a nation-wide shortage of qualified professionals
- Field trips and studio workshops provide practical perspectives and experience
- Graduates work in planning teams in public and private sectors
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning
Award abbreviation: BRegUrbPlan
QTAC code: 011091
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 384
USC program code: AR382
CRICOS code: 066284D. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
The Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning responds to an increasing demand for professionals who can manage urban growth effectively by planning for sustainable development, infrastructure and services.
This program leads to a career in planning and urban management. You take courses in ecologically sustainable development, planning theory and ethics, urban design, and dispute resolution. You examine issues relating to property and environmental management and infrastructure development with an emphasis on planning at a regional government level. You complete practical projects each year and a final year work practicum. You may complement your studies with a minor in property, environmental studies, sustainability, sociology, Indigenous studies, communication studies or justice studies.
Career opportunities
Depending on the minor chosen, regional planning and policy development, community development/education, development assessment, land/infrastructure development, environmental impact assessment, planning consultant.
Professional recognition
Graduates may register with the Planning Institute of Australia after two years of professional practice.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Associate Professor Johanna Rosier
Tel: +61 7 5459 4877
Email: jrosier@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses, 21 required courses, plus either 4 courses towards a minor study area and 2 electives or 3 courses towards a Geography major and 3 electives
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- Complete Core courses in your first year of study.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, studios reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses
2 required courses:
COR109 Hydrology and Geomorphology
COR111 Planning Theory
Introductory courses
5 required courses:
ENP101 Planning Design Studio
GEO100 Regional Infrastructure Planning
INT140 Participation and Conflict Resolution
PED120 Environmental and Resource Economics
SCS130 Social Research
Advanced courses
16 required courses:
ENP211 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
ENP236 Biogeography
ENP245 Coastal Geomorphology
ENP255 Historical Geographies
ENP311 Animal Geographies
ENP355 Professional Planning Practice
ENP336 Community Planning Studio
ENP365 Planning Practicum
ENP411 Planning Project
ENP455 Planning Project
ENP460 Communication and Thought
ENP470A Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ENP470B Planning Principles and Practice
ENS253 Physical Geography and Mapping
ENS300 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
HIS265 Property Economics
SCS225 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Minor courses
Select 4 courses towards you Minor study area:
- Communication Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Indigenous Studies
- Justice Studies
- Property
- Sociology
- Sustainability
PLUS select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
OR
Select 3 courses towards a Geography major study area:
2 required courses:
GEO101 Planning and Environmental Law
GEO201 Rural and Regional Sustainability
PLUS select 1 course from the following:
GEO210 Landscapes, place and people
GEO301 Urbanism and Urban Design
GEO302 Planning Theory
GEO340 Planning Design Studio
GEO350 Regional Infrastructure Planning
PLUS select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 384
Merit Honours
Merit Honours is to be calculated by averaging an individual student’s grades in ENP211 , ENP236 , ENP245 , ENP255 , ENP311 , ENP336 , ENP355 , ENP365 , ENP411 , ENP455 , ENP460 , ENP470A , ENP470B , ENS253 , ENS300 , HIS265 and SCS225 .
Where the student has achieved a credit or higher from this calculation, the following classes of honours may be awarded:
| Class of Honours | Required Grade Point Average # | Corresponding Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 6.5–7.0 | High Distinction 85% and above |
| Class 2 (Division 1) | 6.0–<> | Distinction 75% - 84.99% |
| Class 2 (Division 2) | 5.0–<> | Credit 65% - 74.99% |
The Grade Point Average (GPA) will be calculated in a manner consistent with the University Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA) - Institutional Operating Policy (Section 5.4).
Students who achieve below the level of Class 2 (Division 2) are awarded Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning.
# Students who have received credit for courses completed in other institutions are eligible to be considered for merit honours where they have completed a minimum of 114 units from the following courses: ENP211 , ENP236 , ENP245 , ENP255 , ENP311 , ENP336 , ENP355 , ENP365 , ENP411 , ENP455 , ENP460 , ENP470A , ENP470B , ENS253 , ENS300 , HIS265 and SCS225 .
They will be subject to the same GPA requirements for eligibility in the award of merit honours calculated on all the required advanced Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning units they have completed at USC.
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester - Five (5) required introductory level courses
- One (1) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Core courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Introduction to Economics | |||
| COR111 Introduction to Informatics |
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO100 Engineering Professional Practice | |||
| ENP101 Engineering Statics | |||
| INT140 Mathematics Foundations | |||
| PED120 Physics | |||
| SCS130 Science Research Methods |
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Six (6) required advanced level courses
- Two (2) courses towards your chosen minor study area; or
- Two (2) courses towards a Geography major study area.
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENP211 Introduction to Engineering Design | |||
| ENP236 Fluid Mechanics | |||
| ENP245 Engineering Project Management | |||
| ENP255 Engineering Project 1 | |||
| ENS253 Engineering Project 2 | |||
| HIS265 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology |
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study area:
- Communication Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Indigenous Studies
- Justice Studies
- Property
- Sociology
- Sustainability
OR
Major courses (2)
Complete the following 2 courses towards a Geography major study area:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO101 Design of Open Channels | |||
| GEO201 Calculus and Algebra |
Year 3
- Six (6) required advanced level courses
ENP255 should be studied before commencing ENP355 - Two (2) courses towards your chosen minor study area; or
- One (1) course towards a Geography major study area, plus one (1) elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENP311 Numerical Analysis | |||
| ENP355 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics | |||
| ENP336 Communication and Thought | |||
| ENP365 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| ENS300 Physical Geography and Mapping | |||
| SCS225 Planning Principles and Practice |
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study area
OR
Major course (1)
Select 1 course from the following list of advanced GEO code courses to constitute a major study area in Geography
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO210 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? | |||
| GEO301 Property Economics | |||
| GEO302 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| GEO340 Planning and Environmental Law | |||
| GEO350 Rural and Regional Sustainability |
PLUS select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 4
- Four (4) required advanced level courses
- One (1) elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENP411 Landscapes, place and people | |||
| ENP455 Urbanism and Urban Design | |||
| ENP460 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology | |||
| ENP470A Cultural Heritage | |||
| ENP470B Introducing Human Geographies |
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 384