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Urban and Environmental Planning

Griffith University
QueenslandAustralia
On campus
Full-time
€20,216.93/year
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Jul 2024

Program Description

In this degree, you'll learn how to manage the social and spatial conditions of urban life, helping to create a more sustainable future. You'll graduate with a degree accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia, the main professional body for planners, opening up opportunities for you to work around the world.

What makes our degree stand out is its strong focus on environmental sustainability. Throughout your degree you will be prepared to effectively plan and develop new and existing communities with an interdisciplinary focus on balancing environmental issues with urban and regional development. You will be prepared to tackle issues such as climate change, regional growth management and transport planning. You'll also gain an in-depth knowledge of water management, ecology, conservation biology and pollution.

With a strong focus on practical, hands-on teaching, you'll learn state-of-the-art drawing studios and work on real industry projects. You'll be taught by academics who have a strong footing in the industry and have the opportunity to network and connect with industry professionals throughout your degree.

Additional costs: Throughout your program you may be required to pay for the following items: expenses associated with field trips and placements.

Entry Requirements

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Curriculum

Year 1

Understanding Australian Cities

Introduction to Environmental Sustainability

Design Studio 1 Bodies in Space and Place

Environmental Planning Studio

Earth Systems

Government-Business Relations

Environmental and Energy Economics (Online)

Year 2

Urban Ecology and Biodiversity

Development Processes Studio

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Economics and the Environment

Urban Analysis and Planning Studio (not offered from 2023)

Intro to Digital and Spatial Analysis

Urban Modelling and Spatial Analythics

Planning Theory and Practice

Year 3

Public Involvement and Community Development

Strategic Planning Studio - (Studio Capstone)

Listed elective

Project Proposal for Honours

Urban Planning Law

Planning and Environmental Law

Aboriginal Political Histories

Listed elective

Year 4

Planning Practicum 20 - (Program Capstone)

Listed elective

Free-choice elective

Introduction to Transport Planning and Engineering

Environmental Management

Free-choice elective

Careers

  • Urban planner
  • Environmental planner
  • Land development designer
  • Town planner
  • Traffic and transport planner

Key employment sectors

  • Construction industry
  • Councils
  • Government
  • Land development
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