Bachelor of Planning
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Overview
Planning at Macquarie has a unique social and environmental focus. This gives Macquarie graduates a distinct edge compared to more traditional programs which focus on urban design and architecture.
The Bachelor of Planning looks at the importance of environmental management, development, infrastructure and services in creating the spaces in which we live.
In this degree you'll study environmental management and urban development. You'll learn principles of sustainability, geography, project design and legislation in order to explore planning issues and practices in Australia and around the world.
You'll integrate economic, social and cultural dimensions in your degree to prepare you for a range of planning careers.
Key features
- Sydney's first undergraduate planning program with a strong interdisciplinary social and environmental focus.
- A Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) accredited degree.
- All students undertake a work placement in their fourth year.
Minimum course duration
4 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300570
Suitable for
If you're interested in the social and environmental orientation to planning and how people and environments work together.
HECS Course fee
AUD $4,830.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 30 |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree
Notes
- Units marked with a P are Participation units.
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
The degree is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.
Career Opportunities
Urban, regional and environmental planning is a field of growing employment demand. Some examples of career options are:
- local government planning ? development assessment
- social or environmental consultant
- social planner
- strategic planner
Employers
- community sector organisations in urban development, housing and planning
- government departments: local, state, and federal
- private planning consultancies
- residential developers such as Landcom
Profiles
Our Students
Nicole Stephenson, Bachelor of Planning
"I have always had a keen interest in geography and the Bachelor of Planning at Macquarie University offered the opportunity to explore my interests further, both through subject choice and also hands-on practical experience. Upon graduation I hope to work for planning sectors within local or state governments. After gaining a bit of experience, I would then really like to work overseas as a planner."
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