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Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)

Plan better spaces and land uses for our next generation. A career in urban design and town planning enables you to plan and design good places for people to live, work and play. This is not just a planning degree.

In this program you will:

  • Manage urban growth and plan for sustainable development, infrastructure and services
  • Choose a specialisation such as environmental management or geospatial analysis
  • Get hands-on experience through practical projects each year and a five-week full-time placement in final year
  • Put theory into practice, make connections in the industry and impress potential employers
  • Undertake placement in local government, state government, planning consultancies, non-government or environmental organisations

Location

CRICOS code

095999F

Entry threshold

65.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

4 years 4 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$11,320 CSP
CSP
A$24,400 / A$97,600 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

011091

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
30
Total units
384
Duration
4 years 4 years
CRICOS code
095999F
UniSC program code
AR406
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units

ENP101
ENP103
ENP104
GEO100
HIS140
SCS130
SUS101

Developing courses (8) 96 units

ENP211
ENP245
ENP255
ENS204
ENS253
HIS200
SCS225
SWK251

Graduate courses (9) 132 units

ENP336
ENP355
ENP365
ENS300
ENP411
ENP455 (24 units)
ENP460 (24 units)
ENP470A
ENP470B

Minor courses (4) 48 units


Environmental Management
Geospatial Analysis
Sociology
Sustainability

PLUS select up to 3 elective courses (36 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.*

*The number of electives may vary depending on the minor chosen.

Honours

The Bachelor Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours) may be awarded with Honours according to the Bachelor Honours Degree - Academic Policy. The class of honours to be awarded is dependent upon:

Students must complete a minimum of eight courses in the list including the planning project for an Honours grade to be awarded.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 65.00
Recommended prior study
English
Program requirements
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 384 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses (120 units), including the core course
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

CSP estimate
A$11,320
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$97,600