Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning) in Parramatta Australia | Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
|
Parramatta Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
28,928
(c. USD20,357.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This program provides the knowledge and skills needed to assume leadership positions in urban management, strategic planning, and policy formulation. If you're pursuing a career in urban planning and management, the Bachelor of Planning pathway leading to the Master of Urban Management and Planning is designed for you. It offers both professional training and academic foundations to prepare you for leadership roles in these fields.
The Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning) is a four-year accredited program focused on urban and regional development. This undergraduate degree provides specialized and transferable skills for immediate employment or further academic advancement.
The curriculum combines Geography and Urban Studies with Master's-level components, covering historical perspectives, theoretical approaches, and practical methodologies in planning, along with professional training for careers in urban planning.
Coursework emphasizes professional preparation, historical context, and the theoretical/legal foundations of planning. Students gain expertise in governance, urban economics, and sustainability strategies.
The undergraduate portion of this program, the three-year Bachelor of Planning, is available at
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Successful completion of Global Assessment Certificate with a GPA of 2.3.
Successful completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 60, successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studies or completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV.
2 years full-time study at a recognised postsecondary institution where the language of instruction is English.
IELTS - 6.5 overall score - Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
Total score 82 - Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24
Paper Based Test - 575
Successful completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 60, successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studies or completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV.
2 years full-time study at a recognised postsecondary institution where the language of instruction is English.
IELTS - 6.5 overall score - Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
Total score 82 - Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24
Paper Based Test - 575
Tuition
AUD
28,928