153899 v.5 Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning)
BA(Curtin) or BA(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 003903C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
4 Years
Introduction
This course provides the background for those entering the urban and regional planning profession. It is the only course in Western Australia to have full accreditation from the Planning Institute of Australia. The distinguishing characteristic of this course is the use of interdisciplinary knowledge and techniques in addressing environmental, social and design issues concerning the community. It is now widely accepted that successful human settlements must be properly planned and a range of statutory and non-statutory controls exist at all levels of government to protect the public interest in the development process. The involvement of individuals and community groups in the preparation and implementation of plans is now considered vital to successful development outcomes.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None
Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning will be assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
The course is four years' full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Professional Recognition
The course is recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia as fulfilling the educational requirements for membership of the Institute.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Further Information
For more information about the program contact the Faculty of Humanities on (08) 9266 3400, email: humanities@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: www.humanities.curtin.du.au.
Special Note
For details on the honours classes refer to the Curtin Policies website http://www.policies.curtin.edu.au/documents/honours_degrees_and_degrees_with_honours.doc
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 12717 | v.3 | Suburban Analysis 111 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307865 | v.2 | Planning Graphics and Design 111 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311057 | v.1 | Introduction to Planning 101 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313406 | v.1 | Communication for Built Environment 111 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12721 | v.3 | Urban Analysis 112 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310028 | v.1 | Governance for Planning 112 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310072 | v.1 | Environmental and Coastal Planning 112 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313879 | v.1 | Diversity and Cultural Planning 114 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 12727 | v.3 | Local Planning 211 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307905 | v.2 | Planning for Sustainability 211 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310029 | v.1 | Planning for Economic Development 211 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310073 | v.1 | Planning for Housing 211-1 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12729 | v.3 | Participatory Planning 212 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12730 | v.3 | Transport Planning 212 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12731 | v.3 | Site Planning 212 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310062 | v.1 | Landscape Planning and Heritage 212 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 307890 | v.1 | Regional Planning 311 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307914 | v.1 | Urban Regeneration 311 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307915 | v.1 | Rural Resource Planning 311 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 307892 | v.1 | Professional Practice 312 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307918 | v.1 | Development Assessment 312 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308628 | v.1 | Planning Report 314 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| 308986 | v.1 | Planning Research Methods 413 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308987 | v.1 | Planning Law 413 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308988 | v.1 | Planning Theory 413 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310074 | v.2 | International Perspectives for Planning 413 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| 308995 | v.1 | Planning Dissertation 414 | 1.0 | 50.0 | |
| 308996 | v.1 | Integrated Plan Making 414 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308997 | v.1 | Development Processes 414 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
