Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) (Urban and Regional Planning) / Bachelor of Science

This double degree from Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane brings together urban and regional planning with a science specialisation, usually completed in four years of full-time study. It prepares students for roles addressing city growth, sustainability, and environmental challenges, combining practical skills in planning with scientific understanding. Coursework covers urban design, land use policy, spatial planning, and environmental management, alongside science units such as environmental science, biology, or mathematics, depending on your chosen science major.

Australian bachelor honours degrees involve advanced units, a higher academic standard, and often a research project during the final year, allowing students to explore a specialised area or contribute to real-world urban or environmental solutions. Study is structured by semesters, each including a set of units worth credit points; successful completion of all required units and points leads to graduation. Students may complete work-integrated learning through placements with local councils, planning consultancies, or environmental agencies, depending on available opportunities and academic performance.

Throughout the course, students develop skills in strategic thinking, project management, geospatial analysis, scientific communication, and community consultation. This degree suits those keen to tackle Australia's urban growth and environmental issues using a multi-disciplinary perspective that is highly relevant to Queensland's booming regions. Confirm details about unit choices and placement requirements on QUT's official pages.

• Urban and regional planner for local or state government
• Environmental consultant in the private or public sector
• Transport, infrastructure, or land use policy adviser
• Geographic information systems (GIS) specialist
• Sustainability officer in property development or resources industries

Graduates are sought in local councils, state planning departments, infrastructure companies, and consulting firms across Australia. Eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) and student work rights (up to 48 hours per fortnight in semester) can support local experience building.