Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning)

Western Sydney University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00917K

Learn how to solve the complex issues of modern urban living. The Bachelor of Planning (pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning) degree is a four year program in urban and regional planning. (This includes the three year Bachelor of Planning component and the one year Master of Urban Management and Planning) This degree equips students with the range of specialist and generic skills that graduates need for the workforce or for proceeding to advanced study. The Geography and Urban Studies major and Master of Urban Management and Planning components cover the history, theory and method of Geography and Planning, as well as preparation for professional practice as a Town Planner. Key themes include metropolitan governance, urban finance and sustainability, in the complex, culturally diverse and ever-changing social environment of 21st Century cities. The Bachelor component offers flexibility to choose subjects offered elsewhere in the social sciences.

Structure

240 credit points

Subjects

  • Geography
  • Urban studies

Standard entry requirements

  • Year 12 or equivalent
  • Any 2 units of English

Recognition

Planning Institute of Australia.

Study pathways

Students attending the HSC Geography Enrichment Day, who sit and pass the invigilated test may receive a conditional offer, full offer subject to achieving minimum Western Sydney University ATAR standard.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Parramatta International: $104,960 Yes
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years
Penrith International: $104,960 Yes
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years

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