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‘QUT has provided me with so many incredible opportunities, including attending the Planning Institute of Australia State Conference, and studying at the international summer school at TU Delft in the Netherlands to learn about Planning and Design for the Just City. The teaching team at QUT are at the interface of academia and industry, and being able to leverage this connection as a student has been incredibly valuable to enter the industry as an emerging planner.’
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning)/Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
Design sustainably
'I chose to study at QUT as I was interested in the opportunity to study urban environments internationally. I had the opportunity to participate in QUT's exchange program for a semester at the University of Alabama. This overseas experience nurtured my interest in urban and regional planning, where I have learnt about both the theory and application of implementing sustainable and effective practices within the built environment.'
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning)
Our academics are leaders in their field
Professor Tan Yigitcanlar is Australia’s top researcher in urban studies and planning (Australian Research Magazine, 2024). He is internationally recognised for his work to help industries and governments develop more resilient and sustainable urban planning strategies.
Urban planning for the 2032 Olympic Games
Our urban planning students have been working in consultation with Brisbane City Council to generate exciting ideas for the new inner-city framework in advance of the 2032 Olympic Games. When you study urban planning at QUT, you'll get to solve real-world problems while you study and gain work experience with our government, development, and community partners.
Real-world planning
'QUT has been crucial to not only my academic success, but also to fast tracking my career. Having worked in industry for three years now, my roles have come directly from tutors, lecturers and industry connections fostered through QUT. My professional network has flourished through QUT-supported industry events and award ceremonies with PIA (Planning Institute of Australia). As a student urban designer, I’ve had the opportunity to work on amazing urban spaces, including the city-shaping Victoria Park Masterplan.'
Urban designer and planner
Pursue your interests
Lazarus Cinnabar grew up with fascination for cities, their natural environments and how they were created. His urban and regional planning degree at QUT helped him land a graduate position in Victorian Public Service Aboriginal Pathway Program. ‘Studying was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever done and I strongly encourage anyone to give it a go.’
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning)
Our academics are leaders in their field
Professor Tan Yigitcanlar is Australia’s top researcher in urban studies and planning (Australian Research Magazine, 2024). He is internationally recognised for his work to help industries and governments develop more resilient and sustainable urban planning strategies.
Industry readiness
‘QUT has provided me with so many incredible opportunities, including attending the Planning Institute of Australia State Conference, and studying at the international summer school at TU Delft in the Netherlands to learn about Planning and Design for the Just City. The teaching team at QUT are at the interface of academia and industry, and being able to leverage this connection as a student has been incredibly valuable to enter the industry as an emerging planner.’
Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning)/Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
Urban planning for the 2032 Olympic Games
Our urban planning students have been working in consultation with Brisbane City Council to generate exciting ideas for the new inner-city framework in advance of the 2032 Olympic Games. When you study urban planning at QUT, you'll get to solve real-world problems while you study and gain work experience with our government, development, and community partners.
Real-world planning
'QUT has been crucial to not only my academic success, but also to fast tracking my career. Having worked in industry for three years now, my roles have come directly from tutors, lecturers and industry connections fostered through QUT. My professional network has flourished through QUT-supported industry events and award ceremonies with PIA (Planning Institute of Australia). As a student urban designer, I’ve had the opportunity to work on amazing urban spaces, including the city-shaping Victoria Park Masterplan.'
Urban designer and planner
Highlights
- QUT is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
- Graduate with a highly regarded qualification and set yourself up for an exciting career, with projected national job growth of 12% by 2025*.
- Learn from academics who are leaders in their fields, including Professor Tan Yigitcanlar, Australia's top researcher in urban studies and planning (Australian Research Magazine, 2024).
- Prepare for a dynamic and rewarding career planning large-scale developments like new cities, suburbs, ports, recreational and industrial areas and transport infrastructure.
- Learn to design and manage the use of land and natural resources to meet society’s needs in a sustainable way.
- Apply what you learn to real projects with our government, development and community partners.
- Learn to collaborate and address real-world challenges as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Highlights
- QUT is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world and fifth in Australia for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
- Graduate with a highly regarded qualification and set yourself up for an exciting career, with projected national job growth of 12% by 2025*
- Prepare for a dynamic and rewarding career planning large-scale developments like new cities, suburbs, ports, recreational and industrial areas and transport infrastructure.
- Learn to design and manage the use of land and natural resources to meet society’s needs in a sustainable way.
- Apply what you learn to real projects with our government, development and community partners.
- Learn to collaborate and address real-world challenges as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Why choose this course?
Throughout your studies, you’ll address real-world planning challenges as part of multidisciplinary teams, and use the same software and technology that the professionals use.
Our flexible course structure allows you to choose minors to match your career aspirations and personal goals and maximise your employment opportunities.
Explore this course
In your first year, you’ll complete units that will lay the foundations for the remainder of your course. You’ll explore the built environment and receive an introduction to planning and design, urban development law, urban analysis and land-use planning. You’ll also develop your skills in negotiation and conflict resolution.
In your second year, you’ll continue to build skills in site planning, stakeholder engagement, transport planning and planning law, as well as engaging in units from your selected second major or set of minors. From there, you’ll have the opportunity to refine your understanding of urban design and property development, and use your cumulative knowledge to undertake environmental planning activities. You’ll also reflect on your work placement and consolidate your research skills.
In your final year, you’ll explore advanced concepts of urban and regional planning, as well as planning theory and ethics. You’ll engage in real-world planning projects in studio and research environments, and potentially undertake an internship with a member of Queensland’s Parliament. Your studies will culminate in a major research project with a faculty mentor that showcases your career-ready skills.
Work Integrated Learning
You are required to complete 30 days (equivalent to 225 hours) of approved urban and regional planning work experience as part of your Work Integrated Learning core unit.
*Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
Careers and outcomes
As an urban and regional planner, you’ll design and manage the use of land and natural resources to meet society’s future needs in a sustainable way. Working with elected representatives, communities and other clients, you’ll prepare and administer physical schemes that create better places and lives for neighbourhoods, cities and regions. You’ll also plan large-scale projects such as new cities, suburbs, ports, recreational and industrial areas and transport routes, consulting widely among local communities and colleagues in related fields.
You may enjoy a career in urban and regional planning if you’re interested in social, economic, environmental and cultural issues; art and design; using your imagination; and being creative. With a flexible course structure, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your broad appreciation of fields related to urban and regional planning, such as urban design, property economics, architecture, landscape architecture, law or business management.
Possible careers
- Development manager
- Environmental planner
- Policy officer
- Sustainability design consultant
- Transport planner
- Urban designer
- Urban and regional planner
- Urban planner
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 70.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- AB01
- QTAC code
- 412451
- CRICOS code
- 113182E
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- 4 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Year 12 early offer scheme
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student, you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12, before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
99.15
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Selection rank
99.15
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
77.40
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Selection rank
79.65
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
66.25
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Selection rank
70.25
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You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
- ATAR/selection rank
- 70.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 70.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
VET guarantee
If you have completed an AQF certificate IV, diploma or higher, and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $10,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $39,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $9,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $34,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Dr Laurie Cowled Learning Potential Fund Scholarship
A scholarship for female undergraduate students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially; From regional, rural or remote areas; Women
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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