Overview

The Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning from University of New England offers a balance of theory and practice — we focus on you being able to integrate your academic knowledge into the real world. You will gain the knowledge and skills that planners need to solve a wide range of important social and environmental issues. You will learn to think critically to analyse competing priorities, to solve complex problems, to strategize, and to communicate effectively as a planning professional with a wide range of audiences.

UNE’s Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning includes hands-on, industry-based work experience. You will get a broad, thorough understanding of design and planning in urban and regional contexts, across a range of major areas: land use; social and economic issues; transport; professionalism and ethics; environmental and planning law.

The skills you will learn are valued and transferable across many professional contexts, in both the public and private sectors. With these skills you will be boosting your fitness for your future career, while also working towards a more liveable, more sustainable world and helping communities work and thrive.

Career outcomes

You will be qualified to work in planning offices in federal, state and local government, private consulting firms and property development companies. Your career opportunities include positions in:

urban design and place-making
regional and rural planning
development assessment and land use
environmental planning and natural resource management
social and community-based planning
heritage and conservation.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning is fully accredited with the Planning Institute of Australia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Management
Local Environmental Infrastructure
Where in the World? Australia's Human Geography
Planning for Land Use and Built Form
Climate Change and Future Planning
Urban Living

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 120 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-24 00:00:00 , National

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If you are an international applicant you can apply at any time. We will consider late applications where possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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57

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IELTS

6

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Armidale, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

57

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

CRICOS Code 000376A

To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 2 units of English studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31104 AUD / year

≈ 31104 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10836 AUD / year

≈ 10836 AUD / year

Additional Details

National Commonwealth Supported Place

Living costs

Armidale

Australia

1500 - 2100 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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