Learn to balance the competing priorities for development with preservation of the natural environment as you gain the necessary skills to plan cities and regional towns. Study land use, transport, infrastructure, and urban design as well as real estate markets, investment, sustainability, community consultation, and strategic long-term town planning. Undertake planning projects that emphasise the application of planning theory and design skills, working with industry, government and community partners on real-life developments. Gain a degree that comes with professional recognition. UQ’s Regional and Town Planning program is fully accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. Career outcomes You will be entering a dynamic industry that improves the quality of life for people in cities and regions. As a UQ graduate, employers will seek your ability to make environmentally, socially and economically sustainable decisions. You could be employed in a variety of roles in the public and private sectors, including: Statutory or strategic planning Regional development Urban design Environmental management and monitoring Technology for planning Spatial planning Commercial and industrial development Engineering and architectural applications Heritage and conservation Land-use planning Planning law and practice Resource management Social planning Tourism Transport planning. Program structure The courses offered in the Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning is set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#). A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester. The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.