Students learn how to manage urban growth by planning for sustainable development, infrastructure and services.
Courses include rural and regional sustainability, regional infrastructure planning, conflict resolution and urban design. Students examine issues relating to property and environmental management and infrastructure development with an emphasis on planning at a regional government level. They complete practical projects and a work placement, and complement studies with a minor in property, environmental studies, 3D design, Indigenous studies, sustainability, sociology, or justice studies.
- 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.
Courses include rural and regional sustainability, regional infrastructure planning, conflict resolution and urban design. Students examine issues relating to property and environmental management and infrastructure development with an emphasis on planning at a regional government level. They complete practical projects and a work placement, and complement studies with a minor in property, environmental studies, 3D design, Indigenous studies, sustainability, sociology, or justice studies.
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
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 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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Typography
ENP101 Graphic Design A
ENP103 Graphic Design B
GEO100 Graphic Design C
INT140 Graphic Design D
PED120 Graphic Design E - Internship/Professional Project
SCS130 Graphic Design F - Professional Portfolio
Advanced courses (17)
ENP211 e-Media A
ENP236 e-Media B
ENP245 e-Media C
ENP255 e-Media D
ENP311 e-media E - Internship/Professional Project
ENP336 e-Media F - Professional Portfolio
ENP355 3D Design A
ENP365 3D Design B
ENP411 3D Design C
ENP455 3D Design D(24 units)
ENP460 3D Design E - Internship/Professional Project(24 units)
ENP470A 3D Design F - Professional Portfolio
ENP470B Business Analytics
ENS253 Introduction to Economics
ENS300 Management and Organisational Behaviour
HIS265 Introduction to Marketing
SCS225 Accounting for Business
Major/Minor courses plus Electives (6)
Option 1
Select 4 courses towards you minor study area:
- 3D Design
- 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).
Option 2
Select 3 courses towards a Geography major study area:
2 required courses:
GEO101 Introduction to Informatics
GEO201 Business Law and Ethics
PLUS select 1 course from the following:
GEO301 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
GEO302 Consumer Behaviour
GEO310 Services Marketing
GEO340 Marketing Communication
GEO350 Marketing of Social Causes
PLUS select 3 elective coursesfrom either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 384
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 Brand Management and ENP470B Contemporary and Emerging Marketing Perspectives.
- ENP211 International Marketing
- ENP255 Sport and Event Marketing
- ENP311 Marketing Research Project
- ENP336 Coastal and Marine Ecology
- ENP355 Climate Change Adaptation
- ENP365 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation
- ENP411 Coastal Systems Dynamics
- ENP455 Coastal Geomorphology
- ENP460 Communication and Thought
- SCS225 Introduction to Psychology A