Complete Course Outline
Course: Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (956AA)
Award: Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
Course Level: 10
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Government & Law
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 363203
CRICOS Code: 062890C
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:
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UC Bruce Campus
- Full Time, Face-to-Face -
- Part Time, Face-to-Face -
Introduction
For further information and support:
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: email study@canberra.edu.au or telephone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
CURRENT AND COMMENCING STUDENTS: visit the Faculty of Business, Government & Law student support area (Building 6, Level C, Room 38 -- reception counter) or email BGLCourseConveners@canberra.edu.au
This course provides a sound educational foundation for entrants into the planning profession which is intellectually stimulating and supports graduates in achieving the analytical and communication skills to operate effectively in a complex planning environment. It deals in particular with an environment where there is increasing pressure for community involvement in government decision making with an increasing reliance on the private sector for infrastructure investment and management, and develops the skills to manage this public/private/community interface. Cognisant of the increasing demand and impact of the use of energy and water on a limited resource base the course develops the theoretical base for understanding economic and environmental markets and their role in policy and planning.
Students will have:
- the critical analytical ability to dissect and analyse complex problems, understand the underlying issues and be able to make rational decisions based on reasoned argument.
- the creative ability to broaden the context of any problem or opportunity and be able to think laterally of possible solutions.
- the communication ability (both written and spoken) to be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- a knowledge of land-use planning and the social, economic and environmental factors which impact on this.
- a knowledge of the role of government, community and the private sector in governance, particularly as it relates to land use planning and regional development policy.
- an understanding of the responsibilities across government and inter-governmental relations.
- knowledge of policy instruments, advocacy, incentive, legislation and the market and their role in implementing policy.
- an understanding of good governance principles of accountability, transparency, accessibility, equity, efficiency, effectiveness and the processes and relationships which support these.
- an understanding of environmental law, and in particular statutory planning law.
- knowledge of the history of planning and the role of planning in society, particularly in balancing private and public good.
- a basic knowledge of microeconomics and finance including the role of competitive markets, particularly in balancing private and public good.
- an understanding of natural processes and the ability to leverage these to support more efficient, sustainable human and natural systems.
- an understanding of cultural history and place and an ability to support rich, humane, accessible, culturally rich public places.
- an appreciation of the issues facing indigenous Australian communities and an understanding of indigenous policy particularly in relation to land, housing and employment.
This course allows students commencing standard full-time study in Semester 1 (together with part- time students) to select an optional ‘open major’ from a broad range of areas within the University. Further information open majors and how to include these in this course can be found at http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/business/attachments/pdf/Open-Major-Sequences-2012.pdf
Course Requirements
96 credit points comprising:
(a) Required (75 credit points) as follows:
- MJ0152 Major in Planning (18 credit points)
Required Planning units (12 credit points)
7976 Urban Systems
8735 Urban Design and Place Making
8786 Planning Report (6cp)
Faculty of Business and Government Foundation Units (9 credit points)
8732 Problem Analysis and Statistics
8730 Problem Evaluation and Resolution
8036 Business and Government Internship
Other required units (36 credit points)
6355 Introduction to Economics
6405 Environmental and Resource Economics
6404 Economics of the Public Sector
7975 Urban Finance
7907 Environmental and Planning Law
7534 Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare
7778 Governance for Environmental Sustainability
4919 Advocacy & Inclusion
8101 Earth System Science
5784 Community Devel't Principles & Practice
6854 Ethical and Professional Issues
6917 Environmental Conflict and Management
(a) Restricted choice (3 credit points) as follows:
6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues or similar unit of Indigenous policy
(b) Open electives (18 credit points) as follows:
18 credit point open electives from any part of the University,as a major, a minor or individual units.
In choosing electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at level one is permitted for the entire course.
Requirments for degree with Honours:
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) and, on completion of relevant course requirements, graduate with a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours).
Typical Course Structure
Bachelor or Urban and Regional Planning - Winter Term Accelerated (4+2+4)
| Semester 1 | Winter Term | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 |
|
|
| 7967 Introduction to Planning | Open elective | 7968 Planning Theory and Process 1 |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | Open elective | 7534 Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare |
| 4919 Advocacy & Inclusion |
| 6404 Economics of the Public Sector |
| 8101 Earth System Science |
| 5784 Community Devel't Principles & Practice |
| YEAR 2 | ||
| 8732 Problem Analysis and Statistics | Open elective | 7970 Strategic Planning |
| 7969 Planning Theory and Process 2 | Open elective | 7778 Governance for Environmental Sustainability |
| 6405 Environmental and Resource Economics | 6917 Environmental Conflict and Management | |
| 7907 Environmental and Planning Law | 8545 Land Law | |
| YEAR 3 | ||
| 8730 Problem Evaluation and Resolution | 8036 Business and Government Internship | 7972 Integrated Regional Planning |
| 7971 Development Controls | Open elective | 8735 Urban Design and Place Making |
| 6854 Ethical and Professional Issues | 7975 Urban Finance | |
| 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues | 7976 Urban Systems | |
| YEAR 4 | ||
| 8786 Planning Report (6cp) |
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning - Semester 1 commmencing
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 |
|
| 7967 Introduction to Planning | 8732 Problem Analysis and Statistics |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 7968 Planning Theory and Process 1 |
| 4919 Advocacy & Inclusion | 7534 Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare |
| 8101 Earth System Science | Open elective |
| YEAR 2 |
|
| 8730 Problem Evaluation and Resolution | 7970 Strategic Planning |
| 7969 Planning Theory and Process 2 | 6404 Economics of the Public Sector |
| 6405 Environmental and Resource Economics | 5784 Community Devel't Principles & Practice |
| 7907 Environmental and Planning Law | 8545 Land Law |
| YEAR 3 |
|
| 7971 Development Controls | 7972 Integrated Regional Planning |
| 6854 Ethical and Professional Issues | 8735 Urban Design and Place Making |
| 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues | 7778 Governance for Environmental Sustainability |
| Open elective | Open elective |
| YEAR 4 | |
| 8036 Business and Government Internship | 7975 Urban Finance |
| 8786 Planning Report (6cp) | 7976 Urban Systems |
| Open elective | 6917 Environmental Conflict and Management |
| Open elective |
Bachelor or Urban and Regional Planning - Winter Term Load Spead (3+2+3) (Partial)
| Semester 1 | Winter Term | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 |
|
|
| 7967 Introduction to Planning | Open elective | 8732 Problem Analysis and Statistics |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics |
| 7968 Planning Theory and Process 1 |
| 4919 Advocacy & Inclusion |
| 7534 Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare |
| 8101 Earth System Science |
|
|
| YEAR 2 | ||
| 8730 Problem Evaluation and Resolution | 7970 Strategic Planning | |
| 7969 Planning Theory and Process 2 | 6404 Economics of the Public Sector | |
| 6405 Environmental and Resource Economics | 5784 Community Devel't Principles & Practice | |
| 7907 Environmental and Planning Law | 8545 Land Law | |
| YEAR 3 | ||
| 7971 Development Controls | Open elective | 7972 Integrated Regional Planning |
| 6854 Ethical and Professional Issues | Open elective | 8735 Urban Design and Place Making |
| 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues | 7778 Governance for Environmental Sustainability | |
| YEAR 4 | ||
| 8036 Business and Government Internship | Open elective | 7975 Urban Finance |
| 8786 Planning Report (6cp) | Open elective | 7976 Urban Systems |
| 6917 Environmental Conflict and Management |
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning - Semester 2 commmencing
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 |
|
|
| 8732 Problem Analysis and Statistics |
|
| 7968 Planning Theory and Process 1 |
|
| 7534 Social Policy: Government, Wealth and Welfare |
|
| Open elective |
| YEAR 2 |
|
| 7967 Introduction to Planning | 7970 Strategic Planning |
| 6355 Introduction to Economics | 6404 Economics of the Public Sector |
| 4919 Advocacy & Inclusion | 5784 Community Devel't Principles & Practice |
| 8101 Earth System Science | 8545 Land Law |
| YEAR 3 |
|
| 8730 Problem Evaluation and Resolution | 7972 Integrated Regional Planning |
| 7969 Planning Theory and Process 2 | 8735 Urban Design and Place Making |
| 6405 Environmental and Resource Economics | 7778 Governance for Environmental Sustainability |
| 7907 Environmental and Planning Law | Open elective |
| YEAR 4 | |
| 7971 Development Controls | 7975 Urban Finance |
| 6854 Ethical and Professional Issues | 7976 Urban Systems |
| 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues | 6917 Environmental Conflict and Management |
| Open elective | Open elective |
| YEAR 5 | |
| 8036 Business and Government Internship | |
| 8786 Planning Report (6cp) | |
| Open elective |
Course Duration
8 semesters full-time; equivalent part-time. Maximum 20 semesters.Admission Requirements
Normal UC requirements for admission to an undergraduate course.Professional Recognition
Currently working with the Planning Institute of Australia for the course to meet accreditation requirements.