- 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
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning
Award abbreviation: BRegUrbPlan
QTAC code: 011091
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-16 / Rank-66
Duration: 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying 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.
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, environmental studies, Indigenous studies, 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.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Associate Professor Johanna Rosier
Tel: +61 7 5459 4877
Email: jrosier@usc.edu.au
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses.
- Complete 5 required introductory (100 level) courses.
- Complete 16 required advanced (200/300 level) 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 courses, including core courses.
- Complete no more than 6 courses from the School of Communication, School of Social Sciences 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 Student Administration.
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
Core courses (2)
2 required courses:
COR109 Planning Project
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory courses (5)
5 required courses:
ENP101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
GEO100 Planning Principles and Practice
INT140 Physical Geography and Mapping
PED120 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
SCS130 Property Economics
Advanced courses (16)
16 required 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(24 units)
ENP460 Community Planning Studio(24 units)
ENP470A Planning Practicum
ENP470B Planning Project(24 units)
ENS253 Planning Project
ENS300 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
HIS265 Environmental and Resource Economics
SCS225 Cultural Heritage
Minor courses
Select 4 courses towards you Minor study area:
- 3D Design
- Communication Studies
- 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).
OR
Select 3 courses towards a Geography major study area:
2 required courses:
GEO101 Social Research
GEO201 Introducing Human Geographies
PLUS select 1 course from the following:
GEO210 Hydrology and Geomorphology
GEO301 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
GEO302 Biogeography
GEO340 Coastal Geomorphology
GEO350 Historical Geographies
PLUS select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 384
Merit Honours
Merit Honours is to be calculated by averaging an individual student’s grades in ENP211 , ENP236 , ENP245 , ENP255 , ENP311 , ENP336 , ENP355 , ENP365 , ENP411 , ENP455 , ENP460 , ENP470A , ENP470B , ENS253 , ENS300 , HIS265 and SCS225 .
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% |
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 114 units from the following courses: ENP211 , ENP236 , ENP245 , ENP255 , ENP311 , ENP336 , ENP355 , ENP365 , ENP411 , ENP455 , ENP460 , ENP470A , ENP470B , ENS253 , ENS300 , HIS265 and SCS225 .
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
The Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester - Five (5) required introductory level courses
- One (1) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Core courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Introduction to Cyber Crime | |||
| COR111 Communication and Thought |
Required courses (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| ENP101 Physical Geography and Mapping | |||
| INT140 Planning Principles and Practice | |||
| PED120 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? | |||
| SCS130 Property Economics |
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Six (6) required advanced level courses
- Two (2) courses towards your chosen minor study area; or
- Two (2) courses towards a Geography major study area.
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENP211 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| ENP236 Planning and Environmental Law | |||
| ENP245 Rural and Regional Sustainability | |||
| ENP255 Landscapes, place and people | |||
| ENS253 Urbanism and Urban Design | |||
| HIS265 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology |
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study area:
- 3D Design
- Communication Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Indigenous Studies
- Justice Studies
- Property
- Sociology
- Sustainability
OR
Major courses (2)
Complete the following 2 courses towards a Geography major study area:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO101 Cultural Heritage | |||
| GEO201 Introducing Human Geographies |
Year 3
- Six (6) required advanced level courses
ENP255 should be studied before commencing ENP355 - Two (2) courses towards your chosen minor study area; or
- One (1) course towards a Geography major study area, plus one (1) elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENP311 Hydrology and Geomorphology | |||
| ENP355 Planning Theory | |||
| ENP336 Planning Design Studio | |||
| ENP365 Regional Infrastructure Planning | |||
| ENS300 Participation and Conflict Resolution | |||
| SCS225 Environmental and Resource Economics |
Minor courses (2)
Select 2 courses from your chosen minor study area
OR
Major course (1)
Select 1 course from the following list of advanced GEO code courses to constitute a major study area in Geography
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEO210 Social Research | |||
| GEO301 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment | |||
| GEO302 Biogeography | |||
| GEO340 Coastal Geomorphology | |||
| GEO350 Historical Geographies |
PLUS select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 4
- Four (4) required advanced level courses
- One (1) elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENP411 Animal Geographies | |||
| ENP455 Professional Planning Practice | |||
| ENP460 Community Planning Studio | |||
| ENP470A Planning Practicum | |||
| ENP470B Planning Project |
Elective courses (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 384