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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

  • Bachelor

Gain expertise in innovative planning practices to develop sustainable communities, balancing diverse interests and dimensions. Engage in fieldwork, internships, and study tours to acquire industry skills and global perspectives.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 - 4 years full-time
Course Code
B-URPLAN2, 003903C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$10,300 per year
International Fees
$35,702 per year / $142,808 total

About this course

Overview

In this course you will gain the expertise that underpins innovative planning practices and contributes to the development of a sustainable future for communities.

You'll learn how to balance public and private interests and consider various competing social, economic, environmental, legal and political dimensions to formulate strategies for sustainable land use and development.

You'll then implement those strategies through urban management and development control processes.

Each semester you can complete fieldwork in planning projects that will help you learn core industry skills. Projects may be undertaken with Curtin's industry partners (for example, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; City of Bayswater; and Public Transport Authority) - opportunities that can provide valuable linkages with future employers.

You may also be interested in overseas internships, fieldwork units and study tours - and explore how to apply your planning skills in various global and cultural contexts.

After completing this course, you'll graduate with comprehensive expertise relating to land-use planning, design, economics, law, professional communication and ethical and professional practices.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

ATAR pathway

  • Minimum ATAR 70
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites) There are no essential WACE subjects for this course.
  • Desirable WACE subjects There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.

Alternative pathways

  • Portfolio entry Portfolio entry is available for those who can demonstrate equivalence to Curtin's ATAR entry through the submission of a portfolio that includes evidence of your academic achievements, qualifications and ability.
  • UniReady If you don't meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
  • Certificate IV + English Competency The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency and check that you meet any extra subject prerequisites (where applicable).
  • Indigenous applicant If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
  • STAT entry The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin's English proficiency requirements.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • apply the principles, theories and concepts of urban and regional planning and draw upon appropriate knowledge of social, economic and environmental factors within a governance framework to practise planning, particularly in the Western Australian context
  • think critically to analyse and challenge theories and practices of urban and regional planning, and generate creative solutions to planning issues
  • access, evaluate and synthesise information in order to undertake research relevant to urban and regional planning
  • communicate effectively in written form, graphically and orally to various audiences (academic, professional and community
  • use appropriate technologies to practice urban and regional planning
  • use learned skills to continue self-development in the profession
  • develop skills in managing and responding to cultural diversity and difference in national and international perspectives
  • recognise and consider the needs and aspirations of the diversity of populations served by urban and regional planning, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the cultures of other minority ethnic groups in Australia and internationally
  • work ethically as individuals and in teams demonstrating skills in negotiation and conflict resolution, recognising the contribution of other disciplines and interests

Career pathways

Careers

  • Planner
  • Urban designer
  • Developer
  • Government project and policy officer
  • Urban planning and development consultant

Industries

  • Community development and engagement
  • Environmental planning
  • Transport planning
  • Sustainable development
  • Land-use planning
  • Regional and rural planning
  • Planning law
  • Urban design

Course structure

Course structure

You will study core units and specialise in one of these areas:

  • Environmental Planning
  • Graphics
  • International Development
  • Landscape and Natural Resource Management
  • Social Inclusion and Equity.

Credit for prior study or work

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How to apply

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Graduate outcomes

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