Overview

From your first year, you'll work on practical projects that explore real planning challenges facing cities today, from developing transport strategies to designing greener neighbourhoods. By applying planning theories to real-world contexts, you'll learn to balance social needs, environmental sustainability and economic growth in your designs and proposals.

Enhance your employability with an industry placement, gaining practical experience and insights into the profession before you graduate this Urban Planning (Hons) course from Griffith University . In your final year, complete an independent research project guided by expert supervisors, providing a foundation for further study or entry into roles that value analytical and research expertise.

Career opportunities

You'll be prepared for a wide range of careers across government, private consultancy and development sectors. You'll have the skills to work on projects that shape the future of cities, communities and regions.

Career opportunities may include:

urban or town planner

strategic planner

environmental planner

regional planner

land development designer

traffic and transport planner

social or community planner.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Designer Languages

Understanding Australian Cities

Environmental Planning Studio

Aboriginal Political Histories

Spatial and Digital Data Skills

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

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International: We accept applications all year round

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gold Coast, Australia
Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Urban Planning View 18 other Bachelors in Urban Planning in Australia

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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

58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Cricos code: 107880G

International students applying to study on-campus in Australia will require a student visa or another type of visa which does not preclude them from studying in Australia.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39500 AUD / year

≈ 39500 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

10000 AUD / year

≈ 10000 AUD / year
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Free

Additional Details

National students: Commonwealth supported places

Living costs

Gold Coast

Australia

1313 - 2310 AUD / month

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

Funding

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