Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning)/Bachelor of Science

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).
• Prepare urban systems for climate change by learning to design carbon neutral cities and spaces ahead of the climate positive 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• 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).
• Bring social and natural sciences together to create solutions for complex planning issues and pressing environmental problems.
• Set yourself up for a rewarding career as an environmental scientist or an urban and environmental planner and be part of the solution to complex global challenges.
• Plan large-scale developments including cities, suburbs, ports, recreational and industrial areas and transport infrastructure that are sustainable and backed by science.
• Graduates are eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand and a variety of other scientific societies, including the Soil Science Society of Australia and the Ecological Society of Australia.

In this exciting double degree, you will learn to design and plan urban environments, informed by science, with positive impacts on human health, environmental quality, social relationships, and local, regional and global urban systems.

This course will provide you with real life exposure to many aspects of the planning and design industries underpinned by a strong understanding of environmental science so you can develop the knowledge and practical skills that will prepare you for a rewarding career in sustainable design.

Acquire skills in data analysis and spatial modeling to make evidence-based decisions in urban planning. By leveraging scientific data and technology, you can analyse trends, forecast impacts, and optimise resource allocation for more effective urban development projects.

With a focus on scientific principles, you can help communities mitigate risks, respond effectively to emergencies, and build resilience against natural disasters and climate-related challenges.

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.

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.