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. Examine issues relating to property and environmental management and infrastructure development with an emphasis on planning at a regional government level. Complete practical projects and a work placement. 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 2023 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. Examine issues relating to property and environmental management and infrastructure development with an emphasis on planning at a regional government level. Complete practical projects and a work placement. Complement studies with a minor in property, environmental studies, 3D design, Indigenous studies, sustainability, sociology or justice studies.
Career opportunities
Depending on the minor chosen, regional planning and policy development, community development, development assessment, land / infrastructure development, environmental impact assessment, planning consultancy.
Membership
Planning Institute of Australia (after two years of professional practice).
Program structure
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:
Introductory courses (5)
5 required courses:
ENP101
GEO100
INT140
PED120
SCS130
Advanced courses (16)
16 required courses:
ENP211
ENP236
ENP245
ENP255
ENP311
ENP336
ENP355
ENP365
ENP411
ENP455 (24 units)
ENP460 (24 units)
ENP470A
ENP470B (24 units)
ENS253
ENS300
HIS265
SCS225
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:
PLUS select 1 course from the following:
GEO210
GEO301
GEO302
GEO340
GEO350
PLUS select 3 elective coursesfrom 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–<6.5 | Distinction 75% - 84.99% |
| Class 2 (Division 2) | 5.0–<6.0 | 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.