Bachelor of Planning

Macquarie University

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Overview The Bachelor of Planning offers a four-year degree which receives professional accreditation from the Planning Institute of Australia.

The degree has a unique interdisciplinary focus on integrating social and environmental domains in the planning and design of sustainable cities and regions.

The degree aims to produce professional, civically and ethically … For more content click the Read More button below.

In studying a Bachelor of Planning you are able to develop areas of specialisation in:

environmental science and management;

international development;

demographics and social science;

and in spatial science and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).The Bachelor of Planning offers a four-year degree which receives professional accreditation from the Planning Institute of Australia.

The degree has a unique interdisciplinary focus on integrating social and environmental domains in the planning and design of sustainable cities and regions.

The degree aims to produce professional, civically and ethically engaged graduates with demonstrated knowledge of planning theory, policy and governance, and with practical skills in plan-making, urban design, impact assessment and research.

A unique feature of the degree is the opportunity for you to undertake planning related Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) activities locally and overseas.

For example, you can undertake research projects in Australia or overseas and professional work experience in a planning field in your fourth year.

In studying a Bachelor of Planning you are able to develop areas of specialisation in:

environmental science and management;

international development;

demographics and social science;

and in spatial science and Geographical Information Systems (GIS).Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and practical engagement with urban and regional planning theory, philosophy and practice.
2. Apply knowledge of planning law and policy to the preparation of strategic plans and development assessment.
3. Apply the principles of community engagement and participation to urban and regional planning.
4. Describe and apply reflective and ethical practice through work-integrated learning.
5. Review, evaluate and demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary planning policy and practice across social, cultural and environmental domains.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of land use and urban design principles.
7. Gather, analyse and apply data to solve planning problems, create strategic plans and assess development.
8. Develop, describe and apply the skills of professional literacy, including communication, presentation, spatial information and community engagement.
9. Recognise the diversity of communities served by planners, including Indigenous communities, minorities, special needs, and different age groups.
10. Apply technical, research and problem solving skills and their application to professional workplace.
11. Evaluate planning instruments and policies, interpreting their impact on urban and regional environments.
12. Develop creative and innovative approaches to social, economic and environmental planning challenges in the 21st century.

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