Faculty of Business and Government

This four year course is designed to equip graduates with the analytical and communication skills they'll need as urban and regional planning professionals. It builds on the University of Canberra's and the Centre for Developing Cities' strengths in governance, finance, economics, built environment, law and the environment.

The course examines in particular government decision making, the pressure provided by community involvement and the increasing reliance on the private sector for infrastructure investment and management. You'll develop the skills to manage the public/private/community dynamic often found in a complex planning environment. It also develops the theoretical base for understanding economic and environmental markets and their role in policy and planning.

The course includes a semester of work experience placements in state (provincial) and local governments in Australia or internationally.

Careers

There has never been a more exciting time to embark on a career in urban and regional planning. Your skills will be in demand in both the government and private sector. Opportunities include:

• Federal, state and local government planning
• Infrastructure provision and management
• Planning and development
• City and urban planning
• Regional planning
• Social planning and community development
• Environment and resource planning, management and consultancy.
• Development control and regulation
• Tourism planning

Complete Course Outline

including details of professional recognition.

The current Course Outline is here.

Bachelor with Honours

See Philosophy (Honours)

Postgraduate Courses

Relevant postgraduate courses are here.

Acknowledgements

The course in Urban Planning is established with the assistance of funding from the Australian Capital Territory government.

The Chair in Planning is established with the assistance of funding from the Australian Capital Territory government.