Bachelor's Degree Urban Planning Full Time

Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning

at Griffith University · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

062724F

CRICOS provider code

00233E

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

4 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$132,000 total

Per year

A$33,000/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning at Griffith University gives you practical experience in shaping future Australian cities, towns and regions. Across four years of full-time study, you'll look at sustainable development, transport, community engagement, and the ways planners respond to challenges like climate change and population growth. Academic work is combined with practical studio projects, where you’ll learn to design, assess and manage plans for liveable and environmentally responsible built environments.

This degree is structured in trimesters, featuring a mix of classroom learning and work-integrated experiences. You'll study a sequence of core units—these might cover planning theory, law, economics, urban design, and environmental management. Students normally complete 320 credit points in total, including options to specialise in areas such as strategic planning or transport systems. In your final year, you’ll tackle a capstone project or take up a professional placement, applying your skills to real urban planning issues under the guidance of experienced practitioners.

Graduates develop analytical, communication and problem-solving skills as well as knowledge of Australian planning and environmental legislation. Field trips and studio work help build confidence in community consultation and urban assessment. The degree is suited to problem-solvers with an interest in sustainability and the built environment, and those looking to make a positive impact through planning practice or policy.

Accepted English proficiency tests include IELTS Academic and equivalents, subject to university policy and visa requirements. International students holding an Australian Student visa have 48 hours per fortnight work rights during study, and graduates may be able to access the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) for post-study work. Full course and application details should always be confirmed with Griffith University.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Urban planner for local or state government
Environmental planner for consulting firms or councils
Transport or infrastructure planner
Community engagement officer
Policy adviser to government departments or NGOs
Roles in private planning consultancies and property development

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning at Griffith University?

It typically takes 4 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$132,000 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Urban planner for local or state governmentEnvironmental planner for consulting firms or councilsTransport or infrastructure plannerCommunity engagement officerPolicy adviser to government departments or NGOsRoles in private planning consultancies and property development

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