Bachelor of Urban Design and Town Planning (Honours)
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01595D
Plan better neighbourhoods and communities of all kinds for our next generation. A career in urban design and town planning enables you to plan, design and shape good places for people to live, work, learn and play. This is not just a planning degree.In this program you will manage urban growth and plan for sustainable development, infrastructure and services. You can choose a specialisation such as environmental management or geospatial analysis where you’ll get hands-on experience through practical projects each year and learn how to use data for better urban design and town planning decision-making. You will put theory into practice, make connections in the industry and impress potential employers. You’ll also undertake a five-week industry placement in local government, state government, planning consultancies, non-government or environmental organisations. You’ll graduate with a degree qualification that is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia and recognised Australia-wide.
Structure
Total units: 384
Standard entry requirements
Have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Recognition
Planning Institute of Australia
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UniSC Moreton Bay |
| Yes |
| |
| UniSC Sunshine Coast | International: $97,600 |
| Yes |
|
Further information
The University of the Sunshine Coast offers a Regional Preference Scheme for eligible applicants who reside or attend school in one of the following regional council areas: Sunshine Coast Regional Council; Noosa Council; Gympie Regional Council; Moreton Bay Regional Council; Somerset Regional Council; Fraser Coast Regional Council; South Burnett Regional Council. For eligible applicants an additional OP score of one or two selection ranks is granted.
