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Bachelor of Urban Planning

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
The University of Queensland

80

in world overall ranking*

14

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This program develops the knowledge and practical skills to plan cities and regional towns, balancing growth with environmental and social outcomes. You’ll study land use, urban design, transport and infrastructure, heritage conservation, resource management, policy and planning law. Studio and project-based work builds capability through real planning projects with community and industry partners. This is a Bachelor Degree in urban planning within the built environment. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for planning roles across government, private consulting and community organisations, working on urban and regional development from site design to strategic planning. Career paths commonly include urban planner, strategic/statutory planner, transport and infrastructure planner, environmental or heritage planning officer, and policy or development assessment roles. This is a Bachelor Degree pathway into professional practice in urban planning and the built environment.


Living Costs in Brisbane**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,467 - 1,940
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,073 - 1,419
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$56,800 per year

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Information

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4 years

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February, July

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St Lucia

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2552

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconUQ HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

tick iconUQ EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

20% of tuition fees

tick iconUQ COVID-19 OFFSHORE ONLINE STUDY TUITION FEE REBATE

12.5% of tuition fees

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