UndergraduateArchitecture
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
Build a career sustainably shaping cities and regions. Australia's first three-year accredited* Urban and Regional Planning degree will teach you how to develop and implement plans and policies for the use of urban and rural land, and advise on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use. You'll learn how to work alongside government, architects and other specialists to design new public spaces and revitalise existing ones, conserve heritage sites, and enhance community value. *Accreditation is pending Planning Institute of Australia approval Become a planner faster This is Australia's first three-year accredited* Urban and Regional Planning degree. This means you could enter a planning career as soon as you graduate, compared to the typical five-year pathway at other institutions. Real-world design projects From as early as your second year, you'll experience work placements and real-world design projects. You could find yourself across metropolitan SA, in emerging developments, on regional field trips and more. A socially responsible degree This degree is socially conscious, with a focus on sustainability and Australian First Nations perspectives. These perspectives are incorporated throughout your learning, and taught by First Nations staff themselves. Ranked in the top 2% of the universities in the world THE World University. This course is delivered by Flinders University.
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Course structure
- Year 1: Planning Design Principles Indigenous Identities Environment and Society Planning Law Geospatial Information Systems Human Geography Public Policy Year 2: Social Transformation Social Sciences Data Location Intelligence Urban Planning Project Sustainable Regional Development Population Dynamics Work Placement 3 option topics Year 3: Smart
- Liveable and Resilient Cities Environmental Impact Indigenous Environmental Management Work Placement 2 Strategic Planning Regional Planning Project Climate Change 4 option topics
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Direct entry is available with a guaranteed-entry ATAR of 75, or with a STAT score of 150.0, or with a GPA of 4.5 or higher (for tertiary-study entry). Applicants who don't meet this can apply through Flinders University Academy's foundation, diploma and pathway programs, or via recognised prior study and work experience assessed case by case.
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