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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)

Course code: #1658

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $34,500 AUD

  • Application fee

    $50 AUD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    61.3 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    107880G

Highlights
Research Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Industry Placement

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Winter-July 03-June-2025 2025-06-03
Fall-March 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 03-June-2024 2024-06-03

Overview

Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)

In this degree at Griffith, you'll learn how to manage urban life's social and spatial conditions, helping to create a more sustainable future.

With a strong focus on practical, hands-on teaching, you'll learn state-of-the-art drawing studios and work on real industry projects. 

You'll be taught by academics who have a firm footing in the industry and have the opportunity to network and connect with industry professionals throughout your degree.

What's more, you'll get the chance to undertake an industry placement, allowing you to put your skills into practice and make valuable industry contacts before you graduate.

In your final year, you will complete an independent research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. 

The Honours program is a critical element for students seeking a direct pathway into research, academia and employment in many consulting and government organisations prioritising the employment of honours graduates.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$50,800

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,568
Accommodation 1 bed room $16,300
Tuition 1 person $34,500

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to a grading system
  • Official English language translations of documents not in English
  • IELTS or TOEFL test results if English is not your native language
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
19
listening
19
writing
19
speaking
19
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Suppose you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements. 

In that case, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. 

The duration of your English study will vary depending on your current level of English.

Griffith University Degrees require IELTS 6.5:

IELTS Entry requirementTOFEL Entry requirementPTE Entry requirementWeeks
6.0 (no sub score < 5.5)71 (W19, L,R,S 17)50 (no comm skill < 42)10
5.5 (no sub score < 5.0, W 5.5)52 (W17,S15 L,R 10)42 (no comm skill < 36, W42)20
5.5 (no sub score < 5.0)52 (W,S15 L,R 10)42 (no comm skill < 36)25
5.0 (no sub score < 4.5, W 5.0)40  (W15,S13 L,R 6)36 (no comm skill < 30, W36)30
5.0 (no sub score < 4.5)40 (W,S13 L,R 6)36 (no comm skill < 30)35
4.5 (no sub score < 4.0, W 4.5)33  (W13,S12 L,R 4)30 (no comm skill < 29, W30)40
4.5 (no sub score < 4.0)33 (W,S12 L,R 4)30 (no comm skill < 29)45
4.0 or lower32 or lower29 or lowerOver 45

Academic background and requirement

Completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent academic achievement.

Prerequisites: NIL

 

China:

Qualification: GaoKao: Successful completion of the National College Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) with a minimum of 63% of the overall maximum score.

Qualification: Peoples Republic of China Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate

A grade average of 91 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

India:

All India Senior School Certificate or Comparable Qualification (awarded by CBSE or CISCE): An overall grade average of 65% in the best four academic subjects

Iran:

Qualification: Iranian High School Diploma (before 2019): Grade average of 17.7 in the final year results

Qualification: Iran Pre-University Certificate or Iranian High School Diploma from 2019: Grade average of 12.3 in the last year's results

 

Foundation Study: 

Foundation Program is designed for international students who haven’t yet completed their high school education to the Australian Year 12 standard or equivalent. 

It provides a bridge between secondary school and undergraduate studies to prepare you for entry to and success in university-level studies across a broad range of study areas.

Career opportunities

  • Urban/town planner
  • Strategic planner
  • Regional planner
  • Environmental planner
  • Land development designer
  • Traffic and transport planner
  • Social planner

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