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Course Overview
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
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Planning Design Principles
Year 1 core topic
Indigenous Identities
Year 1 core topic
Environment and Society
Year 1 core topic
Planning Law
Year 1 core topic
Geospatial Information Systems
Year 1 core topic
Human Geography
Year 1 core topic
Public Policy
Year 1 core topic
Social Transformation
Year 2 core topic
Social Sciences Data
Year 2 core topic
Location Intelligence
Year 2 core topic
Urban Planning Project
Year 2 core topic
Sustainable Regional Development
Year 2 core topic
Population Dynamics
Year 2 core topic
Work Placement
Year 2 core topic
Smart, Liveable and Resilient Cities
Year 3 core topic
Environmental Impact
Year 3 core topic
Indigenous Environmental Management
Year 3 core topic
Work Placement
Year 3 core topic
Strategic Planning
Year 3 core topic
Regional Planning Project
Year 3 core topic
Climate Change
Year 3 core topic
Common Questions
This is Australia's first three-year accredited* Urban and Regional Planning degree, which means you could enter a planning career as soon as you graduate, compared to the typical five-year pathway at other institutions. *Accreditation is pending Planning Institute of Australia approval.
Yes, 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. Work placements are included in both Year 2 and Year 3 of the program.
Domestic students can enter with a Guaranteed Entry ATAR of 75.00, a STAT score of 150.0, a GPA of 4.5, or a TAFE/VET Certificate IV or above. There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge required. Alternative entry options are also available for those without an ATAR.
Upon successful completion you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Planning Institute of Australia (accreditation is pending Planning Institute of Australia approval).
For 2026, the annual indicative fees are $12,485 for Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students and $35,500 for Full Fee Paying (FFP) students.
Application
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