Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning
Award abbreviation: BRegUrbPlan
QTAC code: 011091
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Prerequisite:
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2011: 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.

Merit Honours

Merit Honours is to be calculated by averaging an individual student’s grades in all courses undertaken in years two, three and four of his or her program. Where the student has achieved a credit or higher from this calculation, the following classes of honours may be awarded:

The Grade Point Average (GPA) will be calculated in a manner consistent with the University Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA) - Institutional Operating Policy (Section 5.4).

Students who achieve below the level of Class 2 (Division 2) are awarded Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning.

# Students who have received credit for courses completed in other institutions are eligible to be considered for merit honours where they have completed a minimum of 50% of the 228 units of required advanced courses offered in the Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning program at USC. They will be subject to the same GPA requirements for eligibility in the award of merit honours calculated on all the required advanced Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning units they have completed at USC.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Complete 2 core courses, 21 required courses, 4 courses towards a minor study area and 2 electives.
• Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses including core courses.
• Complete no more than 6 courses from the Faculty of Business or Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
• Complete Core courses in your first year of study.

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.

Program structure

Year 1

Core courses: (2)
Complete 2 core courses - ONE in your first Semester and ONE in your second Semester

Required courses: (5)

Elective courses: (1)
Select 1 elective course from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Year 2

Required courses: (6)

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Minor study area:

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

Year 3

Required courses: (6)

Please note: ENP255 should be studied before commencing ENP355.

Minor courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen Minor study area.

Year 4

Required courses: (6)

Elective courses: (1)
Select 1 elective course from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

TOTAL UNITS 384

The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.

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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