Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IBPG

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 28,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2016

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
024219E

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and

completed 200 credits of subjects;
achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
obtained a competitive ATAR.

* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have one of the following qualifications:

Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for university entry under SACE; OR
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution; OR
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level; OR
Completed a recognised diploma or associate diploma from TAFE or Certificate IV level course; OR
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma; OR
Qualified for Special Entry.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

German Abitur	3
India (best 4)	60
Kenya KCSE (average)	B+
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	30
Norway GPA	3.3
Pakistan HSSC	85
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	14
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
USA SAT (2400)	1540
Vietnam	8
Australia	70
IB (best 6)	26
Nepal HSEB	60
HKDSE	17
Bangladesh HSC	4
Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	330

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To apply for the next intake, please see the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) (IHPG).

Aim

The program is designed to provide an initial education in the field of regional, urban and environmental planning. It is intended to prepare students for a career in government or private enterprise employment, and for further professional studies and research.

Content & Structure

The Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning requires the completion of courses totalling 144 units. Students who choose a major will graduate with the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Environmental Planning) or Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Social and Community Planning).

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Understanding Cities and Regions	ARCH 1014	4.5
Principles of Geospatial Science	GEOE 1018	4.5
Introduction to Planning	ARCH 1012	4.5
Environment: A Human Perspective	ENVT 1013	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Infrastructure Workshop	ARCH 1015	4.5
Planning Heritage Workshop	ARCH 1016	4.5
Land Use Planning	ARCH 1011	4.5
Sustainable Development: A Global Perspective	POLI 2019	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Social and Community Planning	ARCH 2043	4.5
Analytic Methods for Planning	ARCH 2040	4.5
Urban Design Workshop	ARCH 2014	4.5
Undergraduate Elective 1		4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Urban and Regional Development	ARCH 2055	4.5
Planning Policy	ARCH 2042	4.5
Planning Information Management	ARCH 2041	4.5
Development and Design Studio	ARCH 2046	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Planning Law	ARCH 3042	4.5
Social Planning Techniques	ARCH 3018	4.5
Regional Planning Workshop	ARCH 3020	4.5
Policy and Development Assessment Workshop N	ARCH 3056	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Planning Field Placement A	ARCH 3044	9
Planning Field Placement B	ARCH 3045	9
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Planning and Professional Ethics	ARCH 3016	4.5
Planning Project 1	ARCH 4022	4.5
Comparative Planning	ARCH 4026	4.5
Planning Elective 1/Major		4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Planning Project 2N	ARCH 4050	9
Planning Elective 2/Major		4.5
Planning Elective 3/Major		4.5
FOURTH YEAR WITH HONOURS
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Planning and Professional Ethics	ARCH 3016	4.5
Planning Research Study (Honours) 1	ARCH 4024	4.5
Comparative Planning	ARCH 4026	4.5
Planning Elective 1/Major
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Planning Research Study (Hons) 2NE	ARCH 4049	13.5
Planning Elective 2/Major		4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Planning Electives (choose 13.5 units)
Sustainable Urban Design	ARCH 5013	4.5
Transport and Planning	ARCH 5014	4.5
Coastal Environments	BIOL 4001	4.5
Social Enquiry Methods	HUMS 1004	4.5
Park and Wilderness Management	ENVT 2004	4.5
Australian Social Policy	POLI 1012	4.5
Environmental Conflict and Public Consultation	ENVT 3020	4.5
Environmental Interpretation and Community Engagement	ENVT 3016	4.5
Human Service Project Management	WELF 2014	4.5
Indigenous Australians and the Human Services	WELF 2015	4.5
Organisation of Human Service Delivery	WELF 1016	4.5
Social Analysis and the Human Services	WELF 3018	4.5
Working with Community	WELF 2010	4.5
Sustainable Urban Design Workshop	ARCH 5030	4.5
Ecotourism, Sustainable Environments and Community	ENVT 3019	4.5
Planning Study Visit	ARCH 4037	4.5
Landscape Hazards and Disasters	EART 2011	4.5
Building Knowledge for Social Work Practice	WELF 5097	4.5
Environmental Policy and Regulations	ENVT 2014	4.5
Policy Practice	POLI 2027	4.5
Environmental Impact Assessment N	ARCH 5041	4.5
Sustainable Development Assessment	ENVT 5036	4.5
Caring for Country	ENVT 1017	4.5
Planning for Healthy Cities	ARCH 5043	4.5
Environmental Planning Major (choose 13.5 units) (see Note 2)
Caring for Country	ENVT 1017	4.5
Sustainable Development Assessment	ENVT 5036	4.5
Environmental Impact Assessment N	ARCH 5041	4.5
Environmental Policy and Regulations	ENVT 2014	4.5
Landscape Hazards and Disasters	EART 2011	4.5
Ecotourism, Sustainable Environments and Community	ENVT 3019	4.5
Environmental Interpretation and Community Engagement	ENVT 3016	4.5
Environmental Conflict and Public Consultation	ENVT 3020	4.5
Park and Wilderness Management	ENVT 2004	4.5
Coastal Environments	BIOL 4001	4.5
Social and Community Planning Major (choose 13.5 units) (See Note 2)
Social Enquiry Methods	HUMS 1004	4.5
Environmental Conflict and Public Consultation	ENVT 3020	4.5
Australian Social Policy	POLI 1012	4.5
Human Service Project Management	WELF 2014	4.5
Building Knowledge for Social Work Practice	WELF 5097	4.5
Working with Community	WELF 2010	4.5
Social Analysis and the Human Services	WELF 3018	4.5
Organisation of Human Service Delivery	WELF 1016	4.5
Indigenous Australians and the Human Services	WELF 2015	4.5
Policy Practice	POLI 2027	4.5
Sustainable Development Assessment	ENVT 5036	4.5
Caring for Country	ENVT 1017	4.5
Planning for Healthy Cities	ARCH 5043	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students who have recorded a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 across all courses in years 1 - 3 of the program will be formally invited to undertake Honours by the Program Director.

2. Students must complete 2 planning/major electives in their program to the value of 9 units if undertaking Honours, and 3 planning/major electives in their program to the value of 13.5 units if not taking Honours.

3. Students must choose and complete one Undergraduate Elective from any other Division or program.

Notes

1. Students may graduate with a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning or they may choose to take a major and will graduate with either the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Environmental Planning) or Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Social and Community Planning).

2. To pursue a Major, students must select a theme for their Planning Research Study (Hons) 1 and Planning Research Study (Hons) 2NE (18 units), or Planning Project 1 and Planning Project 2N (13.5 units), that is relevant to their chosen Major to make up the total of 27 units of coursework required. Alternative elective courses may be selected subject to the approval of the Program Director.

3. Students wishing to pursue a Major should select 13.5 units (9 units for Honours students) from the relevant Major electives or in consultation with the Program Director. Students who do not wish to pursue a major may choose their elective courses from any of the Planning Electives in the schedule. Alternative courses may be selected subject to the approval of the Program Director.

4. The program is offered full time over four years or by part-time equivalent. Students studying part-time will be encouraged to complete courses in the order indicated in the schedule.

5. Students wishing to undertake an International Student Exchange during their program should consult with the Program Director at least four months prior to enrolling in this option when choosing course options and arranging study plans. International Student Exchange can be undertaken in Study period 2 or Study period 5 of year 2, or Study period 2 in year 3, or Study period 2 in year 4. Students undertaking an International Student Exchange in Study period 2 in year 4 must consult with the coordinator of the Planning Honours and Project courses to ensure that an appropriate research methods course is included in the program at the international university and negotiate an appropriate thesis supervision process before commencing their exchange.

6. ARCH 4037 - Planning Study Visit - All prospective students undertaking this planning elective will be required to attend an information session. Following this meeting, all interested students will be required to complete a written expression of interest. The expression of interest will be used to judge eligibility to take this course due to the limited number of spaces.

7. Honours students can enroll in a special industry related project option (subject to staff availability and there being a suitable project) using the course Planning Project 2N (ARCH 4050).This is in addition to their Honours thesis and not a substitute for the Honours thesis. Enrollment for this option would be in Study Periods 2 (4.5 unit loading) and 5 (4.5 unit loading), making a total of 9 units.

8. Ordinary degree students enrolled in Planning Project 2N must complete this course work option in Study Period 5 in Year 4 of their program as a 9 unit course.