Plan better spaces and land uses for our next generation.
A career in the planning profession enables you to plan and design good places for people to live, work and play. Learn how to manage urban growth and plan for sustainable development, infrastructure and services. Our program is shaped by industry — our lecturers are well-known among planning professionals and give you an edge to planning careers.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
A career in the planning profession enables you to plan and design good places for people to live, work and play. Learn how to manage urban growth and plan for sustainable development, infrastructure and services. Our program is shaped by industry — our lecturers are well-known among planning professionals and give you an edge to planning careers.
This is not just a planning degree, add value to your qualification and choose a specialisation such as design, communication or Indigenous studies. You’ll get hands-on experience through practical projects each year and a four week full-time placement in your final year of study. You'll have a chance to put your theory to practice, make connections in the industry and even impress a potential employer. Your placement is supported by the Sunshine Coast planning profession and could be in local government, a planning consultancy, a non-government organisation or an environmental organisation.
Open your eyes to what it’s like to be a town planner in a different country and take part in the Study Overseas program as part of your degree. This program is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia and gives you the planning skills to take your career anywhere in Australia or overseas.
Career opportunities
Regional planning and policy, planning consultancy, community development, development assessment, land / infrastructure development.
Membership
Graduates may apply to join the Planning Institute of Australia after two years of professional practice.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning (Honours) is fully accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.
Program structure
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Current Directions in Psychology
ENP101 Introduction to Psychology A
ENP103 Introductory Counselling Skills
GEO100 Research Methods in Psychology B
INT140 Social Psychology
PED120 Motivation and Emotion
SCS130 Research Methods in Psychology A
Advanced courses (17)
ENP211 Physiological Psychology
ENP236 Introduction to Human Development
ENP245 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
ENP255 Human Associative Learning
ENP311 Abnormal Psychology
ENP336 Adult Development and Ageing
ENP355 Advanced Methods in Psychology
ENP365 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
ENP411 Personality and Assessment
ENP455 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing(24 units)
ENP460 Professional Practice of Psychology(24 units)
ENP470A Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology
ENP470B Research Dissertation A
ENS253 Advanced Statistics in Psychology
ENS300 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology
HIS265 Research Dissertation B
SCS225 Introduction to Psychology A
Major/Minor courses plus Electives (6)
Option 1
Select 4 courses towards you minor study area:
PLUS select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Option 2
Select 3 courses towards a Geography major study area:
2 required courses:
GEO101 Current Directions in Psychology
GEO201 Research Methods and Analysis 1
PLUS select 1 course from the following:
GEO301 Introduction to Psychology B
GEO302 Physiological Psychology
GEO310 Introduction to Human Development
GEO340 Research Methods and Analysis 2
GEO350 Social Psychology
PLUS select 3 elective coursesfrom either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Honours
The Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning (Honours) may be awarded with Honours. The class of honours to be awarded is dependent upon:
- The percentage results achieved by study in ten courses (144 Units) as specified below; and
- The student receiving at least 60% in ENP470A Motivation and Emotion and ENP470B Interpersonal and Group Skills.
- ENP211 Advanced Methods in Psychology
- ENP255 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
- ENP311 Personality and Assessment
- ENP336 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
- ENP355 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
- ENP365 Human Associative Learning
- ENP411 Abnormal Psychology
- ENP455 Adult Development and Ageing
- ENP460 Communication and Thought
- SCS225 Introductory Counselling Skills and Theory
Total units: 384
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 7 required introductory level (100 coded) courses.
- Complete 17 required advanced level (200/300/400 coded) courses.
- Complete 4 courses towards a minor plus 2 elective courses, or complete 3 courses to complete a Geography major plus 3 elective courses.
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses, including the core course.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, School of Business or Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
- (Optional) Use electives to complete a minor to supplement the required major.
- Register any selected Majors or Minors with your Faculty.
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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Faculty 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 Study Plan.