Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

About the course

Urban and regional planners shape towns and cities by balancing community needs with environmental, cultural and economic priorities. This course builds planning knowledge and practical skills to analyse places, assess impacts and propose sustainable development solutions. You can study on campus or online, full-time or part-time, preparing for professional practice in urban and regional planning at bachelor level in the built environment. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting the planning, design and management of urban and regional areas across government, consulting and community organisations. Career paths may include urban or regional planner, strategic or land-use planning officer, development assessment support roles, community development or policy roles, and work on housing, infrastructure and environmental planning projects. Outcomes align with a Bachelor qualification in urban and regional planning within the built environment.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR: 65.00. Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or work experience.

Living Costs in Armidale**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 851 - 1,125	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 764 - 1,010
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)