Bachelor of Planning

Urban and regional planning is a profession shaping the places where people live, work and play. Planners aim to improve the quality of life in cities through the creation of vibrant, healthy and equitable communities, as well as through efficient and sustainable transport, infrastructure and growth.

In 2050, more than two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities and urban regions. Planners work today to guide global urban futures by balancing social and environmental needs, and by helping communities to look after the places that are important to them. Unique because of its focus on the social and environmental aspects of planning, this course won't only prepare you for a career in which you have the power to shape more livable and sustainable cities, but also give you a distinctive edge among your peers.

Key Features

• This is the Sydney region's first undergraduate planning course to offer an interdisciplinary social and environmental focus.
• You'll be taught by teachers with a strong research profile in the fields of urban studies, climate change, risk management and sustainability in urban settings.
• Cultural, economic, environmental and social dimensions of planning are integrated with urban management.
• A development studies option allows you to study rapid urban development in Asia-Pacific.
• You'll undertake a compulsory work placement in fourth year.

Suitable For

If you're interested in the social and environmental orientation to planning and how people and environments work together.

Professions

• Environmental planner
• Local government planner and development assessor
• Social or environmental consultant
• Social planner
• Strategic planner

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $37,500
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,562.50

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.