Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (Honours)
The Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (Honours) program is designed to allow eligible student the opportunity to complete an independent research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. The honours course will include additional course work including advanced research strategies and methods. Honours students will complete the same course requirements as Pass degree students including a modified version of the off campus placement course.
The Honours program is a critical element for students seeking a direct pathway into research, academia and employment in many consulting and government organisations who prioritise the employment of honours graduates.
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
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
As an Honours graduate you will have the same career opportunities as a Pass degree graduate plus the evidence that you have been successful in completing an independent major research undertaking with limited supervision.
In addition, students seeking a direct pathway into a career in research or academia will be seriously advantaged with an Honours degree qualification, in fact it is a normal prerequisite for undertaking a research higher degree. You should also be aware that many consulting and government organisations prioritise the employment of honours graduates.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years and 3 years in the Goldcoast campus only.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The University's Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) Policy will apply.
To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning with Honours, the following requirements must be met:
- A minimum overall GPA of 5.5 for the courses listed in Years 2 and 3 of the Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (1086) or Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (1279).
- Completion of 4029ENV Project Proposal for Honours, a mandatory course for the Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning (Honours) (1432).
- Course Code: 090582E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
132000 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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