Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

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.