Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning
Award abbreviation: BRegUrbPlan
QTAC code: 011091
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-15 / Rank-70
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Prerequisite:
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic 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.

Highlights

• 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

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 and asset management, environmental science, sustainability, sociology, 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*.

* Subject to final approval.

Program structure

Core courses

COR109 Risk Management and Insurance Planning
COR111 Communication and Thought

Introductory courses

ENP100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
ENP101 Environmental and Planning Studies
INT140 Planning Principles and Practice
PED120 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
SCS130 Property Economics

Advanced courses

ENP211 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
ENP236 Planning and Environmental Law
ENP245 Rural and Regional Sustainability
ENP255 Landscapes, place and people
ENP311 Urbanism and Urban Design
ENP336 Planning Theory
ENP355 Regional Infrastructure Planning
ENP365 Planning Design Studio
ENP411 Participation and Conflict Resolution
ENP455 Professional Planning Practice
ENP460 Community Planning Studio
ENP470 Planning Practicum
ENS253 Planning Project
ENS300 An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
HIS265 Environmental and Resource Economics
SCS225 Cultural Heritage

A minor

Select a minor (4 courses) from one of the following areas:

• Communication Studies
• Environmental Studies 
• Justice Studies
• Property
• Sociology
• Sustainability

Electives courses

Select 2 elective courses from any Faculty

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program

You may apply for approval to participate in the GO Program and undertake the equivalent of 48 units of your program with an overseas partner higher education provider.

Requirements and notes

1. No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including core courses, in the Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning.
2. No courses may be counted to more than one major or minor for the Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning.
3. Required introductory courses may count towards some majors and minors for the Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning.
4. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
5. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
6. Refer to explanation of terms.
7. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
8. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
9. Refer to the recommended enrolment pattern. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
10. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Program Leader
Associate Professor Johanna Rosier
Tel: +61 7 5459 4877
Email: jrosier@usc.edu.au

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