Course Overview

About This Course

This program gives you the professional and scholarly education to take a leadership role in urban management, strategic planning and policy development. Planning is about shaping the future of cities and regions. Urban and regional areas face complex challenges, including environmental and social sustainability, housing diversity and supply, equitable access to jobs and transport, digital innovation, and social justice. Planners are at the forefront of meeting these challenges and creating inclusive, vibrant communities. Uniquely grounded in the social sciences and informed by global, geographical perspectives, our Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Urban Management and Planning) prepares you for impactful careers in government, consulting, and the not-for-profit sector. Based in Western Sydney, Australia's fastest-growing urban region, you will be learning at the front line of urban change, developing transferable skills that open doors in planning and beyond. Through practical, real-world projects, you will graduate ready to shape more liveable cities and communities. Students who complete the Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning) are automatically offered a place in the Master of Urban Management and Planning. Completed together, the Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning) and Master of Urban Management and Planning are accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Parramatta South Campus, Western Sydney University, Parramatta NSW

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

Open in Maps ↗

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website.
Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding alternate entry pathways.
International students: this course's part-time option is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.
International students: please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a planning graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in: Planning consultancies, International development agencies, Research and policy organisations, Property development, Local council, State government agencies.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning) accredited by a professional body?

Yes. The Bachelor of Planning, when completed in conjunction with the Master of Urban Management and Planning, is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).

Am I automatically offered a place in the Master of Urban Management and Planning after completing the Bachelor of Planning?

Yes. Students who complete the Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning) are automatically offered a place in the Master of Urban Management and Planning.

Does the degree include any practical work experience?

Yes. The degree incorporates a placement with local planning/urban management employers, working on a variety of planning tasks. This placement will provide students with an understanding of the planning/urban management workplace.

Where is the Bachelor of Planning offered and how long does it take to complete?

The Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning) is offered at Parramatta South and Penrith campuses. It takes 3 years full time, and is also available part time. Upcoming intake dates include 20 July 2026, 01 March 2027, and 19 July 2027.

What are the indicative fees for domestic students?

The indicative annual fee for domestic students starts from $11,885. A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the Commonwealth Government, with the remaining amount paid by the student as their Student Contribution. Eligible students may be able to defer all or part of their Student Contribution through the HECS-HELP loan program.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

💬

Need guidance?

Free advisor support

Our advisors help international students choose the right course and navigate visa pathways — at no cost.

Promote your Institution with Find the Courses