
Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning)
Design and manage the use of land and natural resources to meet societal and environmental needs in a sustainable way. Apply what you learn on real projects with government, developers and community groups. In your first year, You will complete units that will lay the foundations for the remainder of your course. You will explore the built environment and receive an introduction to planning and design, urban development law, urban analysis and land-use planning. You will also develop your skills
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Bachelors Honours
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Brisbane
- QLD
- Course code
- Program SIA-193946
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Course overview
Design and manage the use of land and natural resources to meet societal and environmental needs in a sustainable way. Apply what you learn on real projects with government, developers and community groups. In your first year, You will complete units that will lay the foundations for the remainder of your course. You will explore the built environment and receive an introduction to planning and design, urban development law, urban analysis and land-use planning. You will also develop your skills in negotiation and conflict resolution. In your second year, You will continue to build skills in site planning, stakeholder engagement, transport planning and planning law, as well as engaging in units from your selected second major or set of minors. From there, You will have the opportunity to refine your understanding of urban design and property development, and use your cumulative knowledge to undertake environmental planning activities. You will also reflect on your work placement and consolidate your research skills. In your final year, You will explore advanced concepts of urban and regional planning, as well as planning theory and ethics. You will engage in real-world planning projects in studio and research environments, and potentially undertake an internship with a member of Queensland's Parliament. Your studies will culminate in a major research project with a faculty mentor that showcases your career-ready skills.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. International undergraduate applicants must meet the academic requirement published for the selected course, any additional requirements such as prerequisites, auditions, interviews or portfolios, and the course's English requirement. 2. Course-specific academic score; English proficiency; any published selection task.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
International undergraduate applicants must meet the academic requirement published for the selected course, any additional requirements such as prerequisites, auditions, interviews or portfolios, and the course's English requirement.
Additional entry requirement
Course-specific academic score; English proficiency; any published selection task.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Gardens Point | — | — | $41,025per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

