Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Urban Planning) (Pathway to Master of Urban and Regional Planning) 36 months Undergraduate Program By University of South Australia |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

39,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Architecture and Built EnvironmentMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Architecture and Built Environment

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In this four-year, Fast-track to Masters package, you’ll study the three-year Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Urban Planning) and then complete the Master of Urban and Regional Planning in just one additional year1.   
This degree combination will set you up with a comprehensive understanding of the built environment and the skills, knowledge, and practical expertise to embark on a career in planning.    
Planners work in local and state governments and in the private sector, helping to locate employment, housing physical infrastructure and community facilities that support health and wellbeing. They provide guidance on how to integrate economic, environmental, and social factors when making land use planning policies.    
Employment prospects for Planners are strong as South Australia currently has a state-wide shortage of Urban and Regional Planners with other states experiencing shortages in regional areas2.   
Graduate with a strong skill set that combines design, technical and analytical skills. You’ll also have the extra advantage of understanding how architects and urban planners can productively work together to create high-quality outcomes in the built environment. 

1Academic criteria apply 

2Jobs and Skills Australia [formerly National Skills Commission] Skills Priority List 2023 

Program overview

Main Subject

Architecture and Built Environment

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

In this four-year, Fast-track to Masters package, you’ll study the three-year Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Urban Planning) and then complete the Master of Urban and Regional Planning in just one additional year1.   
This degree combination will set you up with a comprehensive understanding of the built environment and the skills, knowledge, and practical expertise to embark on a career in planning.    
Planners work in local and state governments and in the private sector, helping to locate employment, housing physical infrastructure and community facilities that support health and wellbeing. They provide guidance on how to integrate economic, environmental, and social factors when making land use planning policies.    
Employment prospects for Planners are strong as South Australia currently has a state-wide shortage of Urban and Regional Planners with other states experiencing shortages in regional areas2.   
Graduate with a strong skill set that combines design, technical and analytical skills. You’ll also have the extra advantage of understanding how architects and urban planners can productively work together to create high-quality outcomes in the built environment. 

1Academic criteria apply 

2Jobs and Skills Australia [formerly National Skills Commission] Skills Priority List 2023 

Admission Requirements

6+
26+
169+
50+
70+
1110+
7+
60+

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to:


- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and - Obtain a competitive ATAR, and - Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C-
Alternatively, applicants can fulfil one of the following requirements with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements, and other academic requirements for the program:
- Complete secondary education qualifications equivalent to SACE, or - Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, or - Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or - Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or - Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above, or - Qualify for Special Entry, or - Complete a University Foundation Studies program
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Tuition fees

International
39,400 AUD

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