Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning (Honours)
Bachelors Honours Degree (C/w)Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
4 years full-time; 8 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
68 / 13
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
BRegUrbPlan(Hons)
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Course code
3507300
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Credit points
384
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Equivalent units
32
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning (Honours) equips students with the legal, environmental, social, design and engineering skills required to work as planners throughout Australia. Graduates will be skilled to perform the duties of a planner in a professional and ethical manner, to design, allocate and manage land use in urban and rural environments, as well as implement suitable governance, interpret planning law and implement and administer plans.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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Intellectual rigour | Demonstrate skills of critical analysis and application of regional and urban planning principles. Make decisions and exercise informed judgements in relation to land use planning. |
Creativity | Respond creatively to intellectual, professional, economic, environmental and social challenges. Demonstrate imagination, initiative and enterprise in problem-solving. |
Ethical practice | Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical frameworks and sustainability. Demonstrate well developed judgement and action on principles of public interest and professional standards. |
Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in strategic and statutory planning. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of regional and urban planning. Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in professional and community settings. |
Lifelong learning | Critically reflect on outcomes and practice. Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in self managed learning. |
Communication and social skills | Communicate clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas in land use planning. Communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholder groups including government, community and professional individuals and multidisciplinary teams. |
Cultural competence | Demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural diversity. Facilitate shared understanding between diverse groups in relation to land use planning. |
At the end of the third year of study students undertake an 8 week (40 day equivalent) internship (work placement) in the planning field. The internship seeks to introduce students to the requirements of the working environment and to refine and practise workplace skills in a structured setting with the support of the University. Students gain exposure to the practical application of their knowledge and skills in readiness to enter the workforce.
The internship also provides students a structured framework to develop their generic workplace skills such as preparing a CV, addressing selection criteria and resolving conflict.
The course incorporates cross disciplinary studies to equip graduates with an understanding of the social, environmental, economic and legal background required to practice as a statutory planner and gain admission into the Planning Institute of Australia. The course provides integrated learning experiences in other disciplines including environmental science and management, law, engineering and social science, to prepare graduates for employment in a wide range of urban and regional planning positions in both private firms and government organisations.
In the final year, students undertake a planning research project (thesis), which enables them to explore critical planning issues and gives them the opportunity to contribute to new knowledge in their chosen topic. The practical application of planning skills suitable for the workforce will also come together in the final year of study through the capstone project.
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Session 1 , Session 2 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
Southern Cross University is undertaking staged accreditation for the degree from the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and has received interim accreditation until December 2019. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of PIA. Accreditation also enables the degree to be recognised worldwide.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning (Honours), a candidate shall successfully complete thirty-two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising:
- All units listed in Part A of the Schedule of units attached to these Rules; and
- Four (4) units from Part B of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
Class of Honours
A candidate may on the recommendation of the School Board be awarded Honours in one of the following grades:
- First Class Honours (GPA of 5 overall and GPA of 7 for the following project units - Planning Thesis I, Planning Thesis II and Capstone Project; GPA of 6 for the following capstone units - Development Assessment Studio and Strategic Planning Studio).
- Second Class Honours – Division I (GPA of 5 overall and GPA of 6 for the following project units - Planning Thesis I, Planning Thesis II and Capstone Project; GPA of 5.5 for the following capstone units - Development Assessment Studio and Strategic Planning Studio).
- Second Class Honours – Division II (GPA of 5 overall and GPA of 5 for the following project units - Planning Thesis I, Planning Thesis II and Capstone Project; GPA of 5 for the following capstone units - Development Assessment Studio and Strategic Planning Studio).
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Regional and Urban Planning (Honours), a candidate shall successfully complete thirty-two (32) units (384 credit points) comprising:
- All units listed in Part A of the Schedule of units attached to these Rules; and
- Four (4) units from Part B of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules.
Class of Honours
A candidate may on the recommendation of the School Board be awarded Honours in one of the following grades:
- First Class Honours (GPA of 5 overall and GPA of 7 for the following project units - Planning Thesis I, Planning Thesis II and Capstone Project; GPA of 6 for the following capstone units - Development Assessment Studio and Strategic Planning Studio).
- Second Class Honours – Division I (GPA of 5 overall and GPA of 6 for the following project units - Planning Thesis I, Planning Thesis II and Capstone Project; GPA of 5.5 for the following capstone units - Development Assessment Studio and Strategic Planning Studio).
- Second Class Honours – Division II (GPA of 5 overall and GPA of 5 for the following project units - Planning Thesis I, Planning Thesis II and Capstone Project; GPA of 5 for the following capstone units - Development Assessment Studio and Strategic Planning Studio).
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
Note 2:
External unit has a compulsory residential workshop
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PLN10001 | Rural and Regional Planning | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PLN10002 | Sustainability and Professional Ethics for Planners | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG10758 | Humanitarian Engineering Project | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PLN20001 | Land and Development Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LAW10157 | Australian Legal System | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SUR00201 | Environmental Mapping | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PLN20002 | Settlements and Urban Design | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LAW00119 | Local Government and Planning Law | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GLY00223 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PLN20003 | Development Assessment Studio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LAW00118 | Environmental Law | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOY00159 | Project Management | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO00244 | Protected Area Management | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENG30011 | Regional and Urban Transport Planning | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENV00224 | Internship Study | Advanced | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PLN20004 | Strategic Planning Studio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENV10656 | Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management | Advanced | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PLN83001 | Planning Thesis I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PLN20005 | Community Engagement | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PLN83002 | Planning Thesis II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PLN83003 | Capstone Project | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ENV00207 | Environmental Planning | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LAW00051 | Legal Research and Writing | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BIO10187 | Global Environmental Issues | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOC00118 | Introduction to Sociology | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SOC10296 | Understanding Community | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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