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Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning
Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
About this program
Griffith University's Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning degree. Learn how to plan and design cities that respond to the challenges of modern life, from population growth and housing needs to climate resilience and sustainable transport. This degree equips you with the tools to influence how people live, move and connect and take advantage of the wealth of job opportunities available in this field. Highlights of studying the Bachelor of Urban Planning (
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
7 terms of coursework
- Year 1: Design Studio 1 Bodies in Space and Place, Designer Languages, Understanding Australian Cities, Environmental Planning Studio, Spatial and Digital Data Skills, Economic Principles and Applications
- Year 2: Development Processes Studio, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Planning Theory and Practice, Urban Ecology and Biodiversity
- Year 3: Environmental Management, Strategic Planning Studio, Environmental and Social Futures
- Year 4: Project Proposal for Honours, Planning Practicum 20, Honours Dissertation, Honours Dissertation, Honours Dissertation
- Year 5: Urban Planning Law
- Year 7: First Peoples and Planning, Transport Planning, Urban Data Analytics, Public Involvement and Community Development
- Plus 8 elective/flexible courses chosen from an approved list to complete the 320 credit-point program
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ArchitectANZSCO 232111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Full registration as an architect needs the accredited Master of Architecture plus logged practical experience and the Architectural Practice Examination, on top of the skills assessment.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
Landscape ArchitectANZSCO 232112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an AACA assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (Senior Secondary) certificate or equivalent international qualification. Assumed background knowledge: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); Any two units of English (Band 3).
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