Prerequisites: Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)
The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Upon completion of this program, students may be eligible to apply for entry to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) or the Master of Urban and Environmental Planning
Urban environments are a key part of our future, and we need to make sustainably minded decisions that not only consider but prioritise the social and ecological elements of planning for cities.
In this degree, you'll bring social and natural sciences together to prepare for a career as an environmental scientist. Your foundation first year will introduce basic concepts, theories and methods of planning and environmental sciences. From your second year, you'll select one of three majors to develop specific technical skills and knowledge to complement your fundamental education in planning and environmental science.
This degree has a strong focus on practical, hands-on learning opportunities. You'll have access to our cutting-edge drawing studios, labs and facilities to help test your theories and bring your ideas to life. You'll also have a range of opportunities to learn outside the classroom, including international and national field trips, wildlife and environmental surveys, research opportunities and internships.
Industry and expert connections
In your final year, you can add a point of difference to your resume by working with a professional planning practitioner. Through the placement, you'll make valuable connectionsas you work on a practical project with tangible outcomes, giving you industry experience before you graduate.
Graduate outcomes
You'll be prepared for a career as an environmental scientist and planner. You'll find employment in government and in resources development and consultancy companies. You'll also find opportunities in land and water management, conservation, natural resources, mining or energy.
Additionally, with all of our urban and environmental planning degrees recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia, our students are able to go on to work overseas in countries such as New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Majors
Geography
Marine Biology (Gold Coast only)
Wildlife Biology
Flexibility
Tailor your timetable - Even if you study full-time on-campus, you may still be able to customise your degree to suit your needs. From a range of tutorial times to online access to lectures and other course material, we're here to help you fit study in with your work and life commitments.
CRICOS CODE: 068415D
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Year 1
You must complete the following Level 1 courses:
Year 2
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Year 3
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Year 4
You must complete the following courses:
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Note 1: Students that complete 5903LHS will not be required to complete a Listed elective in Year 4.
Year 5
You must complete the following courses:
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Listed Science electives
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Key employment sectors*
Public Administration and Safety
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Transport, Postal and Warehousing
Construction
Potential job outcomes
Town Planner
Land Planner
Conservation Officer
Environmental Consultant
Wildlife Biologist
Environmental Research Scientist
Catchment Restoration and Management Officer
Traffic and Transport Planner
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
