Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)/Bachelor of Science
Griffith University - Nathan

Course outline

This program gives you a unique opportunity to prepare for a career as an environmental scientist or as an urban planner. Upon graduating, you will be equipped to play an important role in bringing social and natural sciences together to find solutions for complex planning issues and problems. With a strong focus on practical, hands-on teaching, you’ll learn state-of-the-art drawing studios and work on real industry projects. You’ll be taught by academics who have a strong footing in the industry and have the opportunity to network and connect with industry professionals throughout your degree. In your final year, you will complete an independent research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. The Honours program is a critical element for students seeking a direct pathway into research, academia and employment in many consulting and government organisations that prioritise the employment of honours graduates. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)/Bachelor of Science at GU.

Majors

Archaeology (Nathan); geography (Gold Coast and Nathan); marine biology (Gold Coast); wildlife biology (Gold Coast and Nathan).

Fee notes

This an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees.

Admissions Criteria

For minimum age requirements please visit Institution minimum age requirements

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit griffith.edu.au/guaranteed-admission.

Recommended study
One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
65.00
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

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Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Higher education study

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Work and life experience

Recent secondary education

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Career opportunities

Urban/town planner; strategic planner; regional planner; environmental planner; land development designer; traffic and transport planner; environment consultant; environmental scientist; geographer; wildlife biologist; marine biologist.

Membership

The Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia; Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (depending on B Science major).

Course Code
224331
Start Date

Offer rounds
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Fee
CSP/$8000 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree with honours
Study Area
Built Environment and Design, Sciences
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

5 years Full time or 10 years Part time

Location
Brisbane
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