You will develop an understanding of urban planning and environmental science issues. You will learn about planning-related issues such as land use and regional growth management, transport planning and community development. You will also learn about environmental issues of land and water management, ecology, conservation biology and pollution.

In your first year, you will be introduced to key concepts and theories in urban planning and environmental sciences. From your second year onwards, you will take professional planning courses, and in fourth year you will undertake an industry placement and work with a professional planning practitioner.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).

You will find opportunities with community and industry groups, local councils and other government bodies and consultants. You may also find work in development companies implementing proposals for new housing estates, tourism complexes, transport networks, shopping centres and other commercial projects. Large development companies increasingly employ their own planners.