University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationHave you ever stopped to think how new suburbs are planned, where the next railway station will pop up or how to balance urban growth and the environment or agriculture or mining? In all these processes, an Urban and Regional Planner has been involved. You can explore town planning with UniSQ’s Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours).
As the only university in Queensland that offers a fully online planning qualification, your studies will cover both the Queensland and New South Wales planning legislation and equip you to be an Urban and Regional Planner and designer of the future for cities, regional and rural areas.
Study online or on-campus and gain practical experience through a number of residential schools at UniSQ Toowoomba.
Choose a research project in your fourth year to investigate a specific urban and regional planning area, which also can provide a pathway for further study and research.
Delivery mode
University of Southern Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Subject pre-requisite: English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent
To study this degree we also assume you have sound knowledge in: General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12).
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Urban Planner
An Urban Planner creates strategies for the use of land in particular geographical areas. You might assess the future needs of an area and take int...
Town Planner
A Town Planner develops and implements land use plans to guide the growth and development of urban and rural areas. You might work on zoning regula...
Environmental Planner
An Environmental Planner assesses land use and development projects to ensure they comply with environmental regulations. You might work for govern...
Transport Planner
A Transport Planner develops and implements transport strategies to improve efficiency, safety, and accessibility across various transport systems....
Strategic Planner
A Strategic Planner develops and implements plans to help organisations achieve long-term goals. You might work in corporate offices, government ag...
Statutory Planner
A Statutory Planner assesses and ensures compliance with planning and development regulations for various projects. You might work in local governm...
About University of Southern Queensland
A recognised leader in online and blended education, we are renowned for our supportive environment and student-focused commitment to learning and teaching.
At UniSQ, we're fostering a values driven culture - one that is built around relationships and community, mutual respect, diversity and inclusion, and a strong commitment to ethics and integrity, collaboration, creativity and innovation.
We believe that every individual has a role to play in bringing our values to life. Our people live out the UniSQ values every day through the positive, supportive and meaningful relationships they create with their peers, students and the community.
