Urban and Regional Planning,B-URPLAN2

Overview

In this course, you will gain the expertise that underpins innovative planning practices and contributes to the development of a sustainable future for communities.

You'll learn how to balance public and private interests and consider various competing social, economic, environmental, legal and political dimensions to formulate strategies for sustainable land use and development.

You'll then implement those strategies through urban management and development control processes.

Each semester you can complete fieldwork in planning projects that will help you learn core industry skills. Projects may be undertaken with Curtin's industry partners (for example, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions; City of Bayswater; and Public Transport Authority) – opportunities that can provide valuable linkages with future employers.

You may also be interested in overseas internships, fieldwork units and study tours – and explore how to apply your planning skills in various global and cultural contexts.

After completing this course, you'll graduate with comprehensive expertise relating to land-use planning, design, economics, law, professional communication and ethical and professional practices.

Course structure

You will study core units and specialise in one of these areas:

• Environmental Planning
• Graphics
• International Development
• Landscape and Natural Resource Management
• Social Inclusion and Equity

What you'll learn

• apply the principles, theories and concepts of urban and regional planning and draw upon appropriate knowledge of social, economic and environmental factors within a governance framework to practise planning, particularly in the Western Australian context
• think critically to analyse and challenge theories and practices of urban and regional planning, and generate creative solutions to planning issues
• access, evaluate and synthesise information in order to undertake research relevant to urban and regional planning
• communicate effectively in written form, graphically and orally to various audiences (academic, professional and community
• use appropriate technologies to practice urban and regional planning
• use learned skills to continue self-development in the profession
• develop skills in managing and responding to cultural diversity and difference in national and international perspectives
• recognise and consider the needs and aspirations of the diversity of populations served by urban and regional planning, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and the cultures of other minority ethnic groups in Australia and internationally
• work ethically as individuals and in teams demonstrating skills in negotiation and conflict resolution, recognising the contribution of other disciplines and interests

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

• National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
• The Awarding institution
• A Notary Public Office
• The official Government body
• An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

You can apply direct online through our Applicant Portal. You can access the Applicant Portal by:

1. Navigating to the relevant course page
2. Click ‘Apply now’
3. When the pop-up window appears, select “Apply directly to Curtin University”.

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment ­– a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.