OpenBachelor honoursUrban Design and Regional Planning

Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)/Bachelor of Science

ProviderGriffith University
Course code: QTAC224331UniversityStudy area: Urban Design and Regional PlanningData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · Brisbane South (Nathan) · QLD

Course overview

Be at the forefront of finding urban solutions for population growth, climate change and more. This program gives you a unique opportunity to prepare for a career as an environmental scientist or as an urban planner. Upon graduating, you will be equipped to play an important role in bringing social and natural sciences together to find solutions for complex planning issues and problems. 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. 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 that prioritise the employment of honours graduates. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)/Bachelor of Science at GU.

Course record

Majors
For available majors, please refer to the separate entries for Griffith University's Bachelor of Science.
Career Opportunities
Urban/town planner; strategic planner; regional planner; environmental planner; land development designer; traffic and transport planner; environment consultant; environmental scientist; geographer; wildlife biologist; marine biologist.

Entry requirements

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

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Past offer reference

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Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsMaster of Pharmacy
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MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of PharmacyMaster degree · Master of Pharmacy · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 3.32/4.03.32/4.00 · strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDJuly 2026
  • Brisbane South (Nathan)QLDMarch 2026
  • Brisbane South (Nathan)QLD