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Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

In this degree, you'll learn how to manage the social and spatial conditions of urban life, helping to create a more sustainable future. With a strong focus on practical, hands-on teaching, you'll learn state-of-the-art drawing studios and work on real industry projects.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Course Code
1658, 107880G
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$33,000 per year / $132,000 total
International Fees
$33,000 per year / $132,000 total
ATAR
65

About this course

In this degree, you'll learn how to manage the social and spatial conditions of urban life, helping to create a more sustainable future.

With a strong focus on practical, hands-on teaching, you'll learn state-of-the-art drawing studios and work on real industry projects. You'll be taught by academics who have a strong footing in the industry and have the opportunity to network and connect with industry professionals throughout your degree.

What's more, you'll get the chance to undertake an industry placement, allowing you to put your skills into practice and make valuable industry contacts before you graduate.

In your final year you will complete an independent research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. The Honours program is a critical element for students seeking a direct pathway into research, academia and employment in many consulting and government organisations who prioritise the employment of honours graduates.

Entry requirements

The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.

Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.

Study locations

Nathan

Gold Coast

Career pathways

Graduate outcomes

As a graduate, you can follow several different career paths, including urban planner, land development designer, regional planner, environmental planner or traffic and transport planner, to name just a few.

You could find employment opportunities with all levels of government, especially state and local government agencies as well as business and industry groups, community organisations and private consulting firms.

You may find work in development companies implementing proposals for new housing estates, tourism complexes, transport networks, shopping centres and other commercial projects.

Key employment sectors*

  • Councils
  • Government
  • Land development
  • Construction industry

Potential job outcomes:

  • Urban/town planner
  • Strategic planner
  • Regional planner
  • Environmental planner
  • Land development designer
  • Traffic and transport planner
  • Social planner

* Source: Australian Government Job Outlook

Credit for prior study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

  • Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

  • View credit precedents for this program

How to apply

Selection for admission to an undergraduate degree is made on the basis of academic merit.

Selection for admission is competitive as the number of applicants generally exceeds the places available. The minimum requirement for eligibility for admission is completion of Year 12 of secondary school or equivalent academic achievement.

Prerequisites for admission may be specified in terms of levels of achievement in particular Year 12 subjects. Prerequisite conditions may be satisfied by other study or experience which is considered to be equivalent to the Year 12 prerequisites. More information is available on the Prerequisites and Assumed Knowledge website.

Further information for Queensland students completing an ATAR can be found here.

Domestic applicants should apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).

Domestic applicants from NSW and ACT should apply for admission through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).