Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

Study Urban and Regional Planning at Flinders

Build a career sustainably shaping cities and regions, and improve community futures.

Flinders’ Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning will give you the knowledge and practical skills to help shape and enhance community environments.

Australia’s first 3-year accredited^* Urban and Regional Planning Bachelor degree will teach you how to develop and implement plans and policies for the use of urban and rural land, and advise on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.

You’ll learn how to work alongside government authorities, communities, architects and other specialists to design new public spaces, revitalise existing ones, conserve heritage sites, and enhance community value.

*Accreditation is pending Planning Institute of Australia approval.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2024 selection rank

N/A

Guaranteed selection rank

75.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

284971

Delivery mode

In person:

– City

Online: No

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2024: TBC

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March

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Why study Urban and Regional Planning at Flinders?

Flinders offers the first 3-year accredited^* Urban and Regional Planning Bachelor degree in Australia.
You’ll benefit from a curriculum co-designed with industry and government.
You’ll gain practical experience, with hands-on work integrated learning and internships in years 2 and 3 of your studies.
You’ll have the opportunity to work on real-world challenges with industry guidance.
Sustainability is incorporated throughout the degree.
You’ll learn First Nations perspectives, incorporated throughout the degree and taught by First Nations staff.

Your career

This course offers a gateway to a diverse range of careers. From designing sustainable cities and conserving heritage sites to shaping public policies and enhancing community spaces and regions, planners can work in sectors such as housing, transportation, environmental management, and tourism, and are highly sought after by local and state government departments and the private sector.

Potential occupations include:

Planning officer
Development assessment planner
Town planner
Development approvals planner
Heritage consultant
Urban design advisor
Environmental manager.

Potential employers include:

State and federal governments
Local government authorities
Architect practices
Consultancy firms
Property developers

Accreditation:

Accredited by PIA*

Australia’s first 3-year accredited^* Urban and Regional Planning Bachelor degree.

*Accreditation is pending Planning Institute of Australia approval

What you will study

First year

A typical first year may include:

The first year equips students with the foundations of urban planning theories and practice. From understanding the connections between people, place, economies and environments and learning from First Nations’ perspectives, to building an understanding of planning practice, its intersection with public policy and planning law, the initial year of study provides an overview of historical and contemporary themes.
Students will also acquire practical skills, such as GIS and design principles, essential for building a comprehensive, industry-ready planning toolkit.

Second year

A typical second year may include:

In the second year of study, students will develop and hone their planning skills through building an understanding of population dynamics, how to foster sustainable and resilient regions and promote creative, equitable cities.
Students will also develop key capabilities in using, interpreting and generating social science data along with understanding how locational intelligence can answer spatial questions.
In the second semester, students will apply their knowledge to a real-world practical urban design issue and undertake their first work placement.

Third year

A typical third year may include:

The final year of study refines students’ knowledge and skills to equip them as work-ready graduates. Students will continue to develop First Nations perspectives on managing environments and understand the complexities involved in navigating pathways towards climate resilient regions and cities.
Core topics include Adapting to Climate Change, Environmental Impact Assessment, Smart, Liveable and Resilient Cities and a suite of option topics from GIS, Politics and Business.
Students will apply their knowledge through an interdisciplinary regional design project complemented by a second work placement to further their professional development.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce. Gain practical experience through Work-Integrated Learning and internship opportunities in the planning industry.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

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Student Profile

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Add Innovation and Enterprise
to your degree

At Flinders University, we recognise that careers are evolving and the workplace of the future will look very different from today.

Whatever undergraduate course you are studying at Flinders, you can add innovation and enterprise electives to your degree to gain new, adaptable and transferrable skills that will equip you for the careers of tomorrow.

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How to apply

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Apply to transfer internally

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Find the entry path that’s right for you.

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Choosing your preferences

When choosing your preferences through SATAC, another Flinders degree you might want to include in your list are:

How to apply

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

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Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

Study Urban and Regional Planning at Flinders

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