[Information for students seeking to commence study at the University of Canberra from Semester 1, 2012]

ABOUT THE COURSE

The Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning 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. Students 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.

This program provides a strong degree of flexibility through the ability to choose an optional open major from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university.

ACCREDITATION

The Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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.

LENGTH OF STUDY

The Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning is typically studied over 4 years full time (or an equivalent period part time). Students commencing study in Semester 1 have the option of completing a 3.5 year accelerated program through study in the optional winter term.

DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS

The Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning can be combined with the Undergraduate Diploma in Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish) in a 5 year program.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Government Planner
• Infrastructure Planner
• Town Planner
• Community Developer
• Environmental Management
• Policy Advisor
• Consultant
• Entrepreneur

TYPICAL FULL TIME STUDY SEQUENCES

Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 1 Commencing

Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning - Standard (4+0+4) - Semester 2 Commencing

Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning - Winter Term Load Spread (3+2+3) partial

Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning - Winter Term Accelerated (4+2+4)

ABOUT OPEN MAJORS

Students studying the Bachelor of Urban & Regional Planning have the option of studying a second 'open' major of 6 units from more than 50 fields across all 7 faculties of the university. Some of the most popular options for this program include:

• Entrepreneurship
• Applied Economics
• Politics & Government
• Information Systems
• Architecture History and Theory
• Indigenous Studies
• Languages (Chinese, Japanese or Spanish)
• Law & Technology
• Psychology: An Introduction
• Environmental Assessment
• Sustainability

see the UC Courses & Units database for more information about these and other open major options.

ABOUT THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT

Business & Government are the primary institutions that shape our world. The interaction between these institutions form the intellectual focus of the Faculty.

Graduates from B&G courses gain a unique insight into the interrelationships and dependencies between these two areas in the context of their specific field of study.

All B&G programs feature a focus on student choice and flexibility and real world relevance.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS AWARENESS

Given the importance of Indigenous issues to all Australians the Faculty of Business & Government strongly recommends all students consider including 6878 Indigenous Australia: Contemporary Issues (as either a stand alone unit or as part of an open major in Indigenous Studies) as an elective part of their program of study.

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Consult the UC Handbook for the year of commencement for official course rules. Units are not offered in all semesters - in some cases certain majors may not be available for full time students.