Bachelor of Social Science (Urban Policy)

Cities are at the centre of Human Futures.

The Bachelor of Social Science (Urban Policy) is your pathway to a career in Urban Policy where you will interrogate, understand, manage and change cities for improved liveability, equity and sustainability.

In the program, you will be part of an active and collegiate student cohort with extensive interaction between staff and students.

Our staff are leaders in their fields and our programs are based on world’s best, high quality research and practice.The program has been designed for you to develop coherent knowledge and technical skills in urban policy applicable to employment in local government, state government departments and with private sector consultancies.

You will engage with practitioners and be conversant in key concepts and processes that are responsive to political and social context.

You will be able to independently solve problems by exercising responsibility, engage in critical analysis informed by professional standards of practice and have a regard for key values such as equity and respect for individuals and the natural environment.

You will also learn to use social research as part of practice to design, conduct and disseminate professional and scholarly findings.On completion of the program you will be ready to practice as an urban policy professional.

You will be able to confidently communicate and work with others and provide informed insights.

You will be able to research developments and apply informed judgement, balancing economic development with the needs of communities and the environment.

As a graduate you can build a career in areas urban policy, transport policy, community health and welfare, housing, and environmental policy and management.

Our graduates make a real difference for communities and the environment.

The degree also establishes a strong foundation for higher degree study.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from any:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Complete the following One (1) Course:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from any:

This is program is an exit award from the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) (BH108).

Upon successful completion of the program you will be able to:

• Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking and innovation when identifying and solving urban problems in diverse contexts and assessing implications of decisions and actions.
• Discern the value of information and knowledge from a wide variety of sources and experiences and reflect on and evaluate their application in urban policy and research.
• Apply a range of social science research methods to conduct research and undertake policy development that consider theoretical, historical, local and international contexts for decision making.
• Communicate ideas using diverse formats and strategies to academic and professional audiences within and external to the field of urban policy
• Work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural and social sensitivity, environmental stewardship and ethical and reflective practice.
• Critically reflect on the interconnectedness of environmental, social, economic systems both locally and internationally and apply in your professional practice or further study.
• Initiate positive contributions to the wider community through professional practice, establishing empathy, equity and shared understanding across diverse interest groups.