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Joondalup - Delivery Mode:
On-campus
- Location:
Joondalup - Study Mode:
Full-time
Part-time - Delivery Mode:
On-campus - Duration:
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Business and Law - School:
Law and Justice - Code:
Y94 - CRICOS:
078598J - Indicative ATAR (TER):
55
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Bachelor of Planning
Major In Community Planning and Development
Recommended for students wishing to focus their studies and career on community planning and development in the planning or urban/regional development sectors of the economy.
Community Planning & Development provides students with an understanding of social planning and its role in the creation of socially cohesive and liveable communities. This major equips students with an appreciation of the principles of social justice and includes concepts of community engagement and the enhancement of community well-being.
Related careers
Urban Planner, Town Planner, Environmental Planner, Social Planner, Statutory Planner, Strategic Planner, Transport Planner, Regional Planner, Urban Designer, Project Manager
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
Recommended for students wishing to focus their studies and career on community planning and development in the planning or urban/regional development sectors of the economy.
This major provides students with an understanding of social planning and its role in the creation of socially cohesive and liveable communities.
It equips students with an appreciation of the principles of social justice and includes concepts of community engagement and the enhancement of community well-being.
Careers
Urban Planner, Town Planner, Environmental Planner, Social Planner, Statutory Planner, Strategic Planner, Transport Planner, Regional Planner, Urban Designer, Project Manager
Core Units
The Community Planning and Development major consists of 120 credit points (8 units) consisting of 5 core units and 3 electives.
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACS3133 | Aboriginal Communities | 15 | |
| CSV1102 | Introduction to Social Analysis | 15 | |
| CSV3111 | Community Development | 15 | |
| CSV3203 | Working with Groups | 15 | |
| GEO3121 | The Art and Practice of Dwelling | 15 | |
Elective Units
Plus 3 units selected from:
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMM1107 | Creative Thinking | 15 | |
| CSV1103 | Interpersonal and Helping Skills | 15 | |
| FBL3501 | Business Practicum | 15 | |
| HST3187 | Environmental Health Management | 15 | |
| LMS2103 | Leisure Facility Planning | 15 | |
| SPM3115 | Sport Recreation and Event Evaluation | 15 | |
| TSM2105 | Tourism Planning and Development | 15 | |
This major can also be studied in the following courses: