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

Queensland University of Technology

HighlightsQUT is ranked as one of the top 100 universities in the world and fifth in Australia for architecture and built environment (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).Prepare urban systems for climate change by learning to design carbon neutral cities and spaces ahead of the climate positive 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.Bring social and natural sciences together to create solutions for complex planning issues and pressing environmental problems.Set yourself up for a rewarding career as an environmental scientist or an urban and environmental planner and be part of the solution to complex global challenges.Plan large-scale developments including cities, suburbs, ports, recreational and industrial areas and transport infrastructure that are sustainable and backed by science.Graduates are eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand and a variety of other scientific societies, including the Soil Science Society of Australia and the Ecological Society of Australia. Why choose this course?In this exciting double degree, you will learn to design and plan urban environments, informed by science, with positive impacts on human health, environmental quality, social relationships, and local, regional and global urban systems.This course will provide you with real life exposure to many aspects of the planning and design industries underpinned by a strong understanding of environmental science so you can develop the knowledge and practical skills that will prepare you for a rewarding career in sustainable design.Acquire skills in data analysis and spatial modelling to make evidence-based decisions in urban planning. By leveraging scientific data and technology, you can analyse trends, forecast impacts, and optimise resource allocation for more effective urban development projects.With a focus on scientific principles, you can help communities mitigate risks, respond effectively to emergencies, and build resilience against natural disasters and climate-related challenges.Careers and outcomesEmployment opportunities abound at all levels of government as well as industry, community organisations and private consultancies working on all aspects of development and planning, sustainability initiatives, environmental policy, urban ecology and biodiversity, community development, urban planning and environmental management.Possible careersEnvironmental scientistEnvironmental consultantEnvironmental plannerGeographerLand development managerMarine scientistStrategic plannerTransport plannerUrban and regional plannerUrban plannerWildlife biologist

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