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Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)

Design the cities and places of the future

Urban designers and town planners create precincts and spaces that bring people together, and connect communities to the places around them. Set yourself apart with a specialist degree in urban design – the only undergraduate degree of its kind accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.

Previously the Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning (Honours).

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
095999F
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
4 years
Annual tuition fee 2018
A$22,000
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$88,000
Footnotes
  • 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 2025 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 011091
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
AR406
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
4 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English
Fee type 2018
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Total courses
30
Total units
384

Urban designers and town planners create precincts and spaces that bring people together, and connect communities to the places around them. Set yourself apart with a specialist degree in urban design – the only undergraduate degree of its kind accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.

  • Learn how to manage urban growth and plan for sustainable development
  • Study how town planning relates to politics, economics and the law
  • Explore how to design safe, healthy and vibrant urban places
  • Understand the impacts of a changing climate on the places we live, work and play
  • Focus on the planning needs and challenges of diverse communities and regions
  • Get practical experience through at least 160 hours of supervised professional work
Scholarships

USC offers scholarships specifically for planning students, including the Vantage Holdings and UDIA Regional and Urban Planning Bursary. Find out more about USC scholarships and how to apply.

Career opportunities

Urban planning, town planning, urban design, regional planning, policy development, property development, planning consultancy, environmental management, community development, development assessment, heritage protection, infrastructure planning

Membership

Graduates may apply to join the Planning Institute of Australia after two years of professional practice.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours) is fully accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.

Program structure

Introductory courses (7) 84 units

COR109 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
ENP101 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research*
ENP103 Health Practicum
GEO100 Communication and Thought
INT140 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
PED120 Cell Biology
SCS130 Chemistry

Developing and Graduate courses (17) 228 units

ENP211 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
ENP236 Engaging Diverse Learners
ENP245 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
ENP255 Teaching Science: Curriculum A
ENP311 History Teaching: Curriculum A
ENP336 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
ENP355 Teaching Senior Secondary History
ENP365 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
ENP411 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
ENP455 Secondary Assessment and Reporting(24 units)
ENP460 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion(24 units)
ENP470A Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching(0 units)
ENP470B The Psychology of Learning(24 units)
ENS253 Using Data for Learning
ENS300 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
HIS200 Communication and Thought
SCS225 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession

Major/Minor courses plus Electives (6) 72 units
Option 1

Select 4 courses (48 units) towards your minor study area:

PLUS select 2 elective courses (24 units) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

The remaining elective* courses may be chosen from either (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

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

Option 2

Select 6 courses (72 units) towards your major study area:

The remaining elective* courses may be chosen from either (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

*The number of elective courses may vary depending on the major chosen.

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 student receiving at least 60% in ENP470 Cell Biology Planning Project course.
  • The percentage results achieved by study in ten courses (144 Units) as specified below; and
    • ENP211 Human Physiology
    • ENP255 Biodiversity and Ecology
    • ENP311 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
    • ENP336 Plant Diversity and Ecology
    • ENP355 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
    • ENP365 Plant Growth and Reproduction
    • ENP411 Advanced Genetics
    • ENP455 Genetics
    • ENP460 Engaging Diverse Learners
    • SCS225 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
  • 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%

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

Total units: 384

Program requirements and notes

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
  • You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
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.
  • Apply for your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)