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'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
Real-world learning
The teaching staff at QUT embody real-world learning. They all bring a wealth of industry experience to the classroom and provide real-world examples of the theory they teach. Their ability to relate theory to practical, real-world examples has been incredibly beneficial and has given me a deeper understanding of the content I am learning.
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
Real-world learning
The teaching staff at QUT embody real-world learning. They all bring a wealth of industry experience to the classroom and provide real-world examples of the theory they teach. Their ability to relate theory to practical, real-world examples has been incredibly beneficial and has given me a deeper understanding of the content I am learning.
Highlights
- Drive urban transformation, make well-informed investment decisions, and create a positive impact on communities.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience working at industry-leading organisations and workplaces.
- Gain a deep understanding of both urban and regional planning as well as property economics, allowing you to analyse and address complex issues across both fields. This holistic approach provides a unique perspective that is highly valued in the property and urban planning industries.
- Gain the versatility to thrive in diverse careers within urban and regional planning agencies, real estate, property development companies, government departments and consultancy firms.
- Meet the requirements for membership at the Australian Property Institute, the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers, Malaysia.
Highlights
- Drive urban transformation, make well-informed investment decisions, and create a positive impact on communities.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience working at industry-leading organisations and workplaces.
- Develop a deep understanding of both urban and regional planning as well as property economics, allowing you to analyse and address complex issues across both fields. This holistic approach provides a unique perspective that is highly valued in the property and urban planning industries.
- Gain the versatility to thrive in diverse careers within urban and regional planning agencies, real estate, property development companies, government departments and consultancy firms.
- Meet the requirements for membership at the Australian Property Institute, the Valuers Registration Board of Queensland, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers, Malaysia.
Why choose this course?
This course will provide you with the knowledge, job-ready skills, and practical work experience needed to excel in the property and urban planning industries. Drive urban transformation by becoming an expert in property economics and gain the skills needed to plan and design improvements for urban and regional spaces.
Throughout your studies, you will be exposed to a range of concepts essential to determining, developing, and managing the built environment. By delving into disciplines such as building, construction management, planning, business, and property economics, you will understand how these areas work together to achieve a balanced, cost-effective, and sustainable built environment.
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the property industry, covering key topics such as investment, asset management, development, valuation, and research, with an emphasis on finance and the commercial property market sector.
You will 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.
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Students undertake a total of 480 credit points, comprising 288 credit points of Built Environment (Honours) units, 168 credit points of Property Economics units and 24 credit points of QUT You units.
Built Environment (Honours) component:
- Core units for Construction Management & Quantity Surveying and Urban & Regional Planning - 96 credit points
- Core Discipline Units for Urban and Regional Planning - 192 credit points
Property Economics component:
- Core units in Undergraduate Property Economics - 48 credit points
- Property Economics Major - 120 credit points
Possible careers
- Development manager
- Environmental planner
- Financial advisor/analyst
- Investment analyst
- Policy adviser
- Property consultant
- Property developer
- Sustainability design consultant
- Transport planner
- Urban designer
- Urban planner
As this is a new course, the threshold will be available mid-January 2025
- Course code
- ID52
- QTAC code
- 419422
- CRICOS code
- 116651A
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 5 years full-time
- 5 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)
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (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
As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2024 information is not available.
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).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
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.
Assumed knowledge
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- General Mathematics, or Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
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 / IELTS One Skills Retake | 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 / Paper | 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 $12,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $37,500 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.
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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