- 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 Planning Project
COR111 Planning Project
Introductory courses
5 required courses:
ENP101 Communication and Thought
GEO100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
INT140 Planning Principles and Practice
PED120 Changing Planet Earth
SCS130 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
Advanced courses
16 required courses:
ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law
ENP236
ENP245 Landscapes, Place and People
ENP255 Public Space Planning and Design - Studio II
ENP311
ENP355 Neighbourhood Planning and Design - Studio III
ENP336 Strategic Infrastructure Planning
ENP365 Participation and Conflict Resolution
ENP411 Advanced Planning Policy and Practice
ENP455 Community Planning and Design - Studio IV
ENP460 Planning Practicum
ENP470A Planning Project A
ENP470B Planning Project B
ENS253 Geographic Information Science and Technology
ENS300 Environmental Economics
HIS265
SCS225 Social Research
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 Space, place and the Anthropocene
GEO201 Hydrology and Geomorphology
PLUS select 1 course from the following:
GEO210
GEO301 Mapping with Drones
GEO302 Coastal Geomorphology
GEO340
GEO350 Geo-ethics: Plants, Animals and People
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 Research into Journalism | |||
| COR111 Industry Research Project (Journalism) |
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO100 Communication and Thought | |||
| ENP101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| INT140 Physical Geography and Mapping | |||
| PED120 Planning Principles and Practice | |||
| SCS130 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? |
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 Property Economics | |||
| ENP236 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| ENP245 Planning and Environmental Law | |||
| ENP255 Rural and Regional Sustainability | |||
| ENS253 Landscapes, place and people | |||
| HIS265 Urbanism and Urban Design |
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 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology | |||
| GEO201 Cultural Heritage |
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 Introducing Human Geographies | |||
| ENP355 Hydrology and Geomorphology | |||
| ENP336 Planning Theory | |||
| ENP365 Planning Design Studio | |||
| ENS300 Regional Infrastructure Planning | |||
| SCS225 Participation and Conflict Resolution |
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 Environmental and Resource Economics | |||
| GEO301 Social Research | |||
| GEO302 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment | |||
| GEO340 Biogeography | |||
| GEO350 Coastal Geomorphology |
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 Historical Geographies | |||
| ENP455 Animals and Society | |||
| ENP460 Professional Planning Practice | |||
| ENP470A Community Planning Studio | |||
| ENP470B Planning Practicum |
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 384