Spatial Science (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning)

Work with sophisticated technology and tools

USQ’s Bachelor of Spatial Science (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning) is a career-oriented degree designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge for a career as an Urban and Regional Planner.

You will work with sophisticated technology and tools including satellite imagery for 3D mapping and visualisation of the natural and built environment and develop practical skills in environmental assessment and community consultation. You will also gain extensive knowledge in planning structures and law. In your final year, apply the practical skills and knowledge you’ve acquired on your final year research project.

Why Urban and Regional Planning?

Urban and regional planning provides you with the knowledge and skills required to design communities and assess the impact of their development. Working with community groups, government and developers, urban and regional planners prepare plans for residential, retail and industrial areas, transport links, as well as conduct environmental impact assessments. They work closely with other professionals in architecture, environment and conservation, engineering, community services and property development.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core Courses28 units

Plus 4 x Electives 4 units

Plus 5 x practice courses (0 units value)0

Total    32 units

Course codeCourse name

Year 1 courses:

SVY1102Surveying A

GIS1402Geographic Information Systems

URP1001Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning

ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving

GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation

ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications

LAW1101Introduction to Law 

CMG1001Introduction to Construction Management and the Built Environment 

Year 2 courses: 

ENV2201Land Studies 

ECO1000Economics 

PRL2002Community Consultation and Development 

URP2001Planning Structures and Statutory Planning 

URP2002Local Government Planning Practice and Technology 

SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System 

ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis 

 One Elective - see Electives

Year 3 courses: 

SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

ENG4110Engineering Research Methodology

ECO2000The Macro-economy and Business 

STA3100Evaluating Information 

REN3302Sustainable Resource Use 

URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development 

 Two Electives - see Electives

Year 4 courses: 

SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists 

URP4203Urban and Regional Planning 

ENG4111Research Project Part 1 

URP4001Movement Network Planning 

SVY3200Land Administration 

GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System 

ENG4112Research Project Part 2 

 One Elective - see Electives

Practice Courses: 

ENG3902Professional Practice 1 

ENG4903Professional Practice 2 

SVY1901Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 1 

SVY2902Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 2 

SVY2903Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 3 

Electives: 

ACC1101Accounting for Decision-Making

ANT1001Introductory Anthropology

CLI1110Weather and Climate 

AGR3304Soil Science 

CLI3301Climate and Environment Risk Assessment 

ECO3030Sustainable Economies 

POL3013Sustainability and Politics

MGT1000Organisational Behaviour 

ANT3006Indigenous Peoples in the Nation State

CLI3302Adaptation to Climate Change 

GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling 

GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing 

LAW2107Environmental Law 

PRL3003Public Sector and Public Service Communication 

SVY4304Land and Cadastral Law 

Entry requirements

• Subject pre-requisites: Year 12 English (4 SA) and Mathematics A (4 SA)

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 11/77

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level Mathematics is recommended

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.