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Western Sydney University

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Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning)

  • Bachelor

This program gives you the education to take a leadership role in urban management, strategic planning and policy development.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Course Code
085662C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$26,240 per year / $104,960 total

About this course

This program gives you the education to take a leadership role in urban management, strategic planning and policy development.

Study locations

Parramatta South

Penrith

Career pathways

As a planning graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

  • Planning consultancies

  • International development agencies

  • Research and policy organisations

  • Local government
Urban and Regional Planner

Urban and Regional Planners develop and implement plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, and advise on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.

Researcher

Research involves compiling data, analysing trends and noting observations in the area of urban trends and geography. This work is recorded in reports that are used to assist with the development of that field.

Policy Adviser

Policy development involves researching, compiling and analysing a range of facts that relate to the benefit of society. It involves working with a range of government agencies and community groups to pinpoint relevant solutions.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Architecture & Building courses at Western Sydney University.
72.4%
Overall satisfaction
74.8%
Skill scale
52.8%
Teaching scale
81.4%
Employed full-time
$66.8k
Average salary