The University's Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) Policy will apply.
To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (Honours), the following requirements must be met:
A minimum overall GPA of 5.5 for the courses listed in Years 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (1086) or Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (1279).
Completion of 4029ENV Project Proposal for Honours, a mandatory course for the Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (Honours) (1432).
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. 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
The Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (Honours) program is designed to allow eligible student the opportunity to complete an independent research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. The honours course will include additional course work including advanced research strategies and methods. Honours students will complete the same course requirements as Pass degree students including a modified version of the off campus placement course.
The Honours program is a critical element for students seeking a direct pathway into research, academia and employment in many consulting and government organisations who prioritise the employment of honours graduates.
CRICOS CODE:090582E
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Learning Period, Course
Tri 1, Understanding Australian Cities - 1037ENV
Tri 1, Introduction to Environmental Sustainability - 1043SCG
Tri 1, Introductory Planning Studio - 1027ENV
Tri 2, Environmental Planning Studio - 1511ENV
Tri 2, Earth Systems - 1044SCG
Tri 2, Environmental Politics and Policy - 2221ENV (not offered in 2021)
Tri 2, Environmental and Energy Economics - 2313AFE
Tri 1,3, Government-Business Relations - 2004GIR
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Learning Period, Course
Tri 1, Urban Ecology and Biodiversity - 2315ENV
Tri 1, Development Processes Studio - 2067ENV
Tri 1, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems - 2107ENV
Tri 2, Economics and the Environment - 2281ENV
Tri 2, Urban Analysis and Planning Studio - 2056ENV
Tri 2, Planning Theory and Practice - 1022ESC (not offered in 2020)
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Learning Period, Course
Tri 1, Strategic Planning Studio - 3097ENV (Studio Capstone)
Tri 1, Public Involvement and Community Development - 4047ENV
Tri 1, Listed elective
Tri 2, Urban Planning Law - 5020LAW
Tri 2, Project Proposal for Honours - 4029ENV
Tri 2, Aboriginal Political Histories - 2034LHS
Tri 2, Listed elective
Year 4
You must complete the following courses:
Learning Period, Course
Tri 1, Planning Practicum 20 - 4017ENV (Program capstone)
Tri 1, Honours Dissertation - 4030ENV_P1
Tri 1, Honours Dissertation - 4030ENV_P2
Tri 2, Environmental Management - 3306ENV
Tri 2, Honours Dissertation - 4030ENV_P3
Tri 2, Transport Planning - 4037ENV
Tri 2, Listed elective
As an Honours graduate you will have the same career opportunities as a Pass degree graduate plus the evidence that you have been successful in completing an independent major research undertaking with limited supervision.
In addition, students seeking a direct pathway into a career in research or academia will be seriously advantaged with an Honours degree qualification, in fact it is a normal prerequisite for undertaking a higher degree by research. You should also be aware that many consulting and government organisations prioritise the employment of honours graduates.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
