153899 v.3 Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning)

BA(Curtin) OR BA(Hons)(Curtin)

Introduction
This course provides the background for those entering the urban and regional planning profession. It is the only course in Western Australia accredited by the Royal Australian Planning Institute. 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
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note
Students who have completed the first three years of the Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning) at Curtin with a course weighted average of not less than 70 per cent in the previous two semesters of equivalent full-time study and with at least 65per cent in Planning Report 312 would be eligible for entry into the honours stream.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning will be assessed on an individual basis. Graduates from other disciplines wishing to gain a professional qualification in urban and regional planning will be required to complete the final year of the coursein addition to bridging studies of up to one year duration dependent upon previous qualifications and experience.

Duration and Availability
The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The final year of study is available on an external basis.

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 vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

12717 v.3 Surburban Analysis 111 3.0 25.0

12720 v.3 Planning Techniques 111 3.0 25.0

12755 v.3 Governance 111 2.0 12.5

307895 v.1 Introduction to Planning 111 2.0 12.5

7580 v.6 Communication Principles 111 2.0 12.5

7643 v.6 Environmental Planning 111 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

7676 v.8 Planning Economics 112 2.0 12.5

12721 v.3 Urban Analysis 112 3.0 25.0

12723 v.3 Planning for Diversity 112 2.0 12.5

307865 v.1 Planning Graphics and Design 112 3.0 25.0

307897 v.1 Transport and Society 112 2.0 12.5

307900 v.1 Introduction to Planning Law 112 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

12727 v.3 Local Planning 211 3.0 25.0

307893 v.1 Planning for Housing 211 2.0 12.5

307905 v.1 Environmental Sustainability 211 2.0 25.0

307907 v.1 Employment and Economic Development 211 2.0 12.5

307908 v.1 Community Development 211 2.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12730 v.3 Transport Planning 212 2.0 25.0

12731 v.3 Site Planning 212 3.0 25.0

307894 v.1 Landscape Planning 212 2.0 12.5

307911 v.1 Planning for Tourism 212 2.0 12.5

12729 v.3 Participatory Planning 212 2.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

12735 v.3 Planning Evaluation Techniques 311 2.0 25.0

307890 v.1 Regional Planning 311 3.0 25.0

307914 v.1 Urban Regeneration 311 2.0 25.0

307915 v.1 Rural Resource Planning 311 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

307892 v.1 Professional Practice 312 3.0 25.0

7668 v.7 Planning Report 312 2.0 25.0

307918 v.1 Development Assessment 312 3.0 25.0

SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 25.0

100.0

Year 4

304161 v.3 Urban and Regional Planning Fourth Year Stream 200.0

OR

304163 v.3 Honours Urban and Regional Planning Stream 200.0

200.0

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.