153899 v.4 Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning)
BA(Curtin) OR BA(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 003903C
Registered 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 accredited by 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
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.
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. The final year of study is available on an external basis for students living outside Metropolitan Perth.
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.
Special Note
On completion of the course a Bachelor of Arts (Urban and Regional Planning) with Honours will be awarded in the following classes depending on course weighted averages. First Class 80 or more, Upper Second Class 75 to 79.9, Lower Second Class 70 to 74.9, Pass 50 to 69.9.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 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.7 | Communication Principles 111 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 7643 | v.6 | Environmental Planning 111 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 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 | |
| 7676 | v.8 | Planning Economics 112 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 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 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307907 | v.1 | Employment and Economic Development 211 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 307908 | v.1 | Community Development 211 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 2 |
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| 12729 | v.3 | Participatory Planning 212 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12730 | v.3 | Transport Planning 212 | 3.0 | 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 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 1 |
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| 12735 | v.3 | Planning Evaluation Techniques 311 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 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 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 2 |
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| 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 ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 4 Semester 1 |
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| 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 | |
| 308990 | v.1 | Strategic Planning 413 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 308994 | v.1 | International Perspectives of Planning 413 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 4 Semester 2 |
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| 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 | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: October 20, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J