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Griffith University

Gold Coast , Queensland ,Australia

Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning

In this degree, you'll learn how to manage the social and spatial conditions of urban life, helping to create a more sustainable future. You'll graduate with a degree accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia, the main professional body for planners, opening up opportunities for you to work around the world.

What makes our degree stand out is its strong focus on environmental sustainability. Throughout your degree, you will be prepared to effectively plan and develop new and existing communities with an interdisciplinary focus on balancing environmental issues with urban and regional development. You will be prepared to tackle issues such as climate change, regional growth management, and transport planning. You'll also gain an in-depth knowledge of water management, ecology, conservation biology, and pollution.

With a strong focus on practical, hands-on teaching, you'll learn state-of-the-art drawing studios and work on real industry projects. You'll be taught by academics who have a strong footing in the industry and have the opportunity to network and connect with industry professionals throughout your degree.

What's more, you'll get the chance to undertake an extended industry placement, allowing you to put your skills into practice and make valuable industry contacts before you graduate.

Campus Information

Gold Coast

Griffith Health Centre, Business School building, Red Zone, science precinct, library with tech lounge and 24/7 study hall, range of sport and fitness amenities

Nathan

Business and government, science and aviation, engineering and IT, environment, law, humanities and languages

Intakes

  • March
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 15

Application Process

More info required
10 Days
GTE/Possible interview call
10 Days
Unconditional offer
10 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Key employment sectors*

  • Construction industry
  • Councils
  • Government
  • Land development

Potential job outcomes

  • Urban planner
  • Environmental planner
  • Land development designer
  • Town planner
  • Traffic and transport planner

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 years and  3 years in the Goldcoast campus only.

 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

Qualification: All India Senior School Certificate or Comparable Qualification (awarded by CBSE or CISCE)

  • Your entry requirements include: An overall grade average of 65% in the best 4 academic subjects

Sri Lanka

Qualification: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education

  • Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 2.3 in the best 3 Advanced Level subjects (where A=4, B=3, C=2, S=1)

Nepal

Qualification: Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate

  • Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 84 in the final year results

Qualification: Nepalese Proficiency Certificate

  • Your entry requirements include: Grade average of 86 in the final year results