Program Overview

Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning)

The Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning) is a four-year full-time or eight-year part-time course that equips students with the skills to design and manage the use of land and natural resources to meet societal and environmental needs in a sustainable way.

Course Overview

This course is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of urban and regional planning principles, practices, and techniques. Students will learn to apply their knowledge in practical ways, especially when navigating the complexities of stakeholder priorities, development goals, and the broader environmental, economic, and social impacts of the built environment.

Career Outcomes

As an urban and regional planner, graduates will design and manage the use of land and natural resources to meet society's future needs in a sustainable way. They will work with elected representatives, communities, and other clients to prepare and administer physical schemes that create better places and lives for neighborhoods, cities, and regions.

Possible Careers

• Policy officer
• Strategic planner
• Town planner
• Urban and regional planner
• Urban designer

Entry Requirements

• ATAR/selection rank threshold: 70.00
• Assumed knowledge: English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
• Prerequisites: None

Course Structure

The course consists of 384 credit points, with a combination of core units, electives, and a research project. Students will complete 30 days (equivalent to 225 hours) of approved urban and regional planning work experience as part of their Work Integrated Learning core unit.

Tuition Fees

• 2026: CSP $10,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
• 2026: $43,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Scholarships

QUT offers various scholarships to support students, including the Equity Scholarships Scheme, International Merit Scholarship, and Dr. Laurie Cowled AM Learning Potential Fund Scholarship.

Research Areas

QUT's research in urban and regional planning focuses on creating sustainable, resilient, and inclusive environments. The university's research strengths include:

• Sustainable and inclusive design
• Urban planning for the 2032 Olympic Games
• Real-world planning projects
• Practical application of knowledge

Why Choose QUT?

QUT is ranked in the top 150 universities in the world for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The university's academics are leaders in their fields, and students will learn from experts who are internationally recognized for their work in urban studies and planning.