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Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) in Environmental Planning

Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

Australia,Queensland

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 38,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Jul 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1971

Total Students: 50,000 +

Int. Students: 8,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) in Environmental Planning

Program Overview

In this degree, you'll learn how to manage the social and spatial conditions of urban life, helping to create a more sustainable future.

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 industry placement, allowing you to put your skills into practice and make valuable industry contacts before you graduate.

In your final year you will complete an independent research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. 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.

Major: Environmental Planning

Rapid urbanisation, a changing climate, and a carbon-constrained economy, are key challenges that our communities will face in the future. Professional urban, regional and environmental planners are playing an increasing role in ensuring we live in more sustainable and vibrant communities.

Learn how to manage environmental issues and human activities in urban and regional planning practices. You'll develop specialist knowledge and skills in purpose-built studios and engage with leaders in the field. You'll learn specialist knowledge and skills in the areas of land use and environmental planning, biophysical, socio-economic and cultural sciences, statutory planning in the Queensland context, and professional and ethical planning practice.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Closed
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 38,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Graduate outcomes
As a graduate, you can follow several different career paths, including urban planner, land development designer, regional planner, environmental planner or traffic and transport planner, to name just a few.

You could find employment opportunities with all levels of government, especially state and local government agencies as well as business and industry groups, community organisations and private consulting firms.

You may find work in development companies implementing proposals for new housing estates, tourism complexes, transport networks, shopping centres and other commercial projects.

Key employment sectors
- Councils
- Government
- Land development
- Construction industry
Potential job outcomes:
- Urban/town planner
- Strategic planner
- Regional planner
- Environmental planner
- Land development designer
- Traffic and transport planner
- Social planner

Scholarships

International Student Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Value	Intakes	Application Deadline
Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students
Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship For exceptional students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Griffith University.	50% of tuition fees valid for degree duration	Trimester 1 2024	2 December 2023
		Trimester 2 2024	13 April 2024
		Trimester 3 2024	10^th August 2024
Academic Excellence Scholarship For outstanding international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees at Griffith University	25% of tuition fees valid for degree duration	Trimester 1 2024 Trimester 2 2024 Trimester 3 2024	No application required
Research students
Griffith Research Scholarships Support for your PhD or research degree at Griffith University	Scholarships can cover tuition fees, living allowances, relocation and thesis allowances.	For more information visit: griffith.edu.au/research-study/scholarships

Note:

We are offering a 10% discount on tuition fees for Trimester 1, 2025, to all students who apply and accept their offer within 14 days of receiving it. This is in addition to any other scholarship they may be eligible for, including our 25% Academic Excellence Scholarship and 50% Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship. Some market-specific deadlines apply to ensure students have time to get their visa and join us on campus for the start of Trimester 1. Please check our website for more details.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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