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Bachelor of Architectural Design majoring in Urban Planning

  • 3 years full-time / Part-time available

Adelaide University in SA offers Bachelor of Architectural Design majoring in Urban Planning, a AQF Level 7 program. The program runs for 3 years full-time / Part-time available, with domestic fees from $0. Government subsidised places may be available.

Adelaide University

Tier 2

University · SA

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

$0Commonwealth supported
  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
3 years full-time / Part-time available
ATAR requirement
73.85

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

Government funding

  • HECS-HELP

    Commonwealth Supported Place — defer your student contribution through HECS-HELP.

    $8,301

Estimated out-of-pocket

After applicable subsidies

$0

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About this qualification

Here is what the Bachelor of Architectural Design majoring in Urban Planning qualification offered by Adelaide University covers and who it is designed for.

Put your inquisitive, analytical and strategic capabilities to good use with a career in urban planning. You could be involved in planning walkable, energy efficient suburbs, or developing sustainable communities.

The Bachelor of Architectural Design (Urban Planning) will equip you with the knowledge and expertise required to create equitable and liveable cities and address contemporary urban development challenges in Australia and internationally.

You'll learn how to plan and develop projects in varying geographical contexts Build your understanding of the economic, social and environmental factors that may affect urban planning outcomes. You'll develop strong interpersonal and professional practice skills, helping you to work effectively with clients and stakeholders.

What you'll learn

The Bachelor of Architectural Design (Urban Planning) allows you to explore the history and scope of urban and regional planning in a global context. You'll build your knowledge of land use policymaking, and the role of transport and social infrastructure in the creation of sustainable neighbourhoods, cities and regions.

Along with foundational courses that will develop your understanding of contemporary architectural practice, you'll learn about urban regeneration, economic impacts on urban planning How urban design influences population health.

Through this degree, you'll study Undergraduate Core courses that are common to all architecture degrees. You'll also study courses tailored to your major, including:

  • Urban and Regional Planning

  • Integrated Transport and Infrastructure Planning

  • Urban Design for Health and Sustainability

  • Economics for the Built Environment

  • Planning Governance, Politics and Policy

  • Environmental Planning, Climate Change and Sustainability.

You'll also have the opportunity to expand your knowledge into complementary areas through cross-disciplinary electives, such as design and construction, construction management, graphic and communication design, art Animation. You'll learn to engage with diverse teams, develop your communication skills, and discover the valuable relationship between architectural design, urban planning and other creative and built environment disciplines.

This degree will also help you to enhance your employability by developing essential communication, negotiation, interpersonal and collaboration skills that are applicable to a career in any industry.

Master pathways

Looking to take the next step in your studies? The Bachelor of Architectural Design (Urban Planning) is the primary pathway to an accredited Master of Urban and Regional Planning.