Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
City East

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
IHPG

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
081760M

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:

Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and

obtain a competitive ATAR, and
meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C-

Alternatively, applicants can fulfil one of the following requirements with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements, and other academic requirements for the program:

Complete secondary education qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, or
Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or
Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above, or
Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a University Foundation Studies program

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

Bangladesh HSC	4
Canada High School (OSSD)	65
Eynesbury FSP	330
German Abitur	3
India (best 4)	65
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)	7
Sweden GPA	14
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	7
USA SAT (2400)	1540
Vietnam	7.5
Australia	70
IB (best 6)	26
Nepal HSEB	65
HKDSE	17

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Aim

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

Content & Structure

The Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning Honours requires the completion of courses totalling 144 units.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
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
University Elective		4.5	Note(s): 2
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	Note(s): 3
Planning Field Placement B	ARCH 3045	9	Note(s): 3
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Planning and Professional Ethics	ARCH 3016	4.5
Comparative Planning	ARCH 4026	4.5
Research Theory and Practice	ENGG 4005	4.5
Planning Elective 1		4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Planning Research Study (Hons) 2NE	ARCH 4049	13.5
Planning Elective 2		4.5

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Planning Electives (choose 9 units)
Planning Research Project	ARCH 5012	4.5
Sustainable Urban Design	ARCH 5013	4.5
Transport and Planning	ARCH 5014	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
Social Analysis and the Human Services	WELF 3018	4.5
Ecotourism, Sustainable Environments and Community	ENVT 3019	4.5
Planning Study Visit	ARCH 4037	4.5
Community Service Learning Project 1	EDUC 4186	4.5
Policy Practice	POLI 2027	4.5
Sustainable Development Assessment	ENVT 5036	4.5
Planning for Healthy Cities	ARCH 5043	4.5
Working with Human Service Organisations	WELF 3023	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. Students wishing to undertake an International Student Exchange during their program should consult with the Program Director 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 or 5 in year 4. Students undertaking an International Student Exchange in Study period 2 or 5 in year 4 must consult with the coordinator of their honours research project 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. Students are advised that year 3 is reserved for preparing for and undertaking field placement unless a student has prior credit for their field placement courses.

2. The University elective is a course from any school or program within the University of South Australia that is freely chosen by students, subject to pre-requisite requirements and availability.

3. Students are advised that ARCH 3044 Planning Field Placement A and ARCH 3045 Planning Field Placement B enrolments will only be accepted subject to completion of pre-requisite requirements. Only exemption will be made if you have received credit for these courses.