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Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning
Program summary
QTAC code: 011091
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Award abbreviation: BRUP
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Recommended prior study: English
Total units: 288
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 058556G
The Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning responds to an ongoing shortage of qualified planners in Australia. The program introduces you to broad planning theories, as well as the day-to day practical skills critical in managing built and natural environments. Graduates will be capable of working in planning teams in public and private sectors, in Australia and overseas.
You will undertake courses in ecologically sustainable development, planning theory and ethics, urban design and mediation skills. The political and legal framework of planning is an important component of the degree and emphasises the rights of Indigenous Australians, as these relate to land management.
The Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning is structured to meet the graduate attributes identified by the Planning Institute of Australia. From 2009, the University intends to offer a fourth year in this program. * This will allow graduates full accreditation as planners. Students in this fourth year will refine professional skills such as communication, project coordination, negotiation and policy development. Such skills are now highly sought after in planning and urban management.
Career opportunities
administration
advocacy
community development/education
corporate/strategic development
ecotourism
education
environmental planning/management
para-professional planning
policy development/analysis
research
social planning
Special features
field trips provide a practical perspective
special focus on planning and the environment
gain qualifications in an industry with a nation-wide shortage of qualified professional
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
4 required courses:
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENP101 Planning Principles, Theory and Ethics
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Plus select 2 courses from:
DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
BUS102 Economics for Business
PUB102 Environment and Health
SCI102 Biodiversity and Environment
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Advanced courses
12 required courses:
ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law
ENP236 Rural and Regional Sustainability
ENP245 Cultural Geography and Demography
ENP255 Urbanism and Urban Design: Coast to Coast
ENP260 Advanced Professional Planning
ENP265 Participation, Conflict and Mediation in the Planning Context
ENP270 Regional Infrastructure Planning
ENP275 Planning Design Studio
ENS253 An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
ENS351 Integrated Catchment Management
ENS353 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing
INT230 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
Plus select 1 course from:
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Strategies
SCS225 Social Research
Plus select 3 courses from: **
AUS265 Walking Sites: Cultural Heritage Tours
ENP2IP1 Industry Research Project 1: Environmental and Planning Studies
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment Heritage Tourism
ENS232 Ecological Principles of Land and Water Management
ENS251 Environmental Monitoring
ENS254 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
ENS352 Environmental Management Strategies
PUB262 Environmental Health: Risk Management
** Additional GIS courses will be included in this recommended list of electives
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
1. No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed, including core courses, in the Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication).
2. No courses may be counted towards more than one major or one minor.
3. Some of the required introductory courses count towards some majors and minors.
4. A maximum of 6 Business or Science, Health and Education courses (76 units) can be included in the Bachelor of Arts (Design and Communication).
5. An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code. An advanced level course has a number greater than 200 and less than 400 in its course code.
6. Refer to the Academic Rules.
7. Refer to explanation of terms.
8. Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
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