Undergraduate

Human Geography and Planning

Human geography and planning are the essential disciplines for understanding the complexities of cities and regions and guiding their sustainable development.
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Careers and further study

This major opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.

Career Pathways

Planners and Geographers see the world throughout their careers. UWA graduates are well positioned to pursue exciting careers, both domestically and internationally. Areas of high demand include urban planning, community development, regional development, transport planning and population planning.

Employers include local and national governments, planning agencies, environmental consultancies and non-governmental organisations. 

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Career Pathways

Planners and Geographers see the world throughout their careers. UWA graduates are well positioned to pursue exciting careers, both domestically and internationally. Areas of high demand include urban planning, community development, regional development, transport planning and population planning.

Employers include local and national governments, planning agencies, environmental consultancies and non-governmental organisations. 

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Further Study

Students with a Human Geography and Planning major can pursue further studies at Honours level in Urban and Regional Planning.

Graduates from the Human Geography and Planning major can gain professional planning status through taking the 1.5-year Master of Urban and Regional Planning, which is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. Students can also enrol on the Masters of International Development and the Master of Teaching. 


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Further Study

Students with a Human Geography and Planning major can pursue further studies at Honours level in Urban and Regional Planning.

Graduates from the Human Geography and Planning major can gain professional planning status through taking the 1.5-year Master of Urban and Regional Planning, which is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia. Students can also enrol on the Masters of International Development and the Master of Teaching. 


Postgraduate study at UWA

Master of Urban and Regional Planning

Master of Urban and Regional Planning

Enhance your skills and knowledge of urban and regional planning. As an accredited planner, you will play a vital role in shaping well-structured, and sustainable cities and towns.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course
Domestic Fees

Undergraduate – Commonwealth supported students

The Annual Fee is an estimate only based on a standard annual study load of 48 points.


For Commonwealth Supported Places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit. For an accurate fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”.

For Full Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee. Visit the Fee Calculator and select your course to see the annual and total course fees.

Course Credit Points
144
Average Annual Fee - 2021
$8,747.06
Typical Fee Range - 2021
$3,950.00 - $14,500.00

Eligible Commonwealth-supported students can use the HECS-HELP loan scheme to pay their tuition fees.

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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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International Fees

Undergraduate – onshore students

Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.

Course Credit Points
144
Total Course Fee - 2020
$95,100.00
Total Course Fee - 2021
$99,000.00
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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers, mature-age applicants and those with previous tertiary study. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)
  • 8
International Baccalaureate
  • 27
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels
  • 8
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
  • 66
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
  • 270
Trinity College Foundation Program
  • 75
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 320
Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Indonesian Secondary School Leaving Certificate (STTB SMA)
  • 8
International Baccalaureate
  • 27
Singapore-Cambridge A-Levels
  • 8
UWA Foundation Programme (UWAFP)
  • 66
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
  • 60
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
  • 270
Trinity College Foundation Program
  • 75
Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
  • 80
Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
  • 320
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Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry standards page.

Admission requirements

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

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Course details

Human geography and planning are the essential disciplines for understanding the complexities of cities and regions, and guiding their sustainable development. This major will guide you through the complex interplay of environmental, economic, social and political processes that influence the spatial organisation of human activities at a range of scales, from global to local.

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Human geography and planning are the essential disciplines for understanding the complexities of cities and regions and guiding their sustainable development. This major explores the complex interplay of environmental, economic, social, and political processes shaping human activities at a range of scales from global to local.
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About the course

Human geography and planning are the essential disciplines for understanding the complexities of cities and regions and guiding their sustainable development. This major explores the complex interplay of environmental, economic, social and political processes shaping human activities at a range of scales, from global to local. To flourish, human and urban development must grapple with ecological sustainability, cultural diversity, changing demographic pressures, disasters and global markets. You’ll develop the relevant knowledge and skills to help resolve major urban and regional problems and ultimately have the ability to contribute to the creation of liveable communities, vibrant economies and sustainable places. It is envisaged that there will be up to three overnight field trips (with a cost of up to $500 per student, to cover the cost of food and accommodation for around 10 nights). Studying this major provides you with the foundation to pursue further study leading to full recognition as a professional planner through the Master of Urban and Regional Planning or the Master of International Development.
Human Geography and Planning

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 18-24 hours contact time, plus your own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-HGYPL
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BA), 4 years (BPhil(Hons))
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Human Geography and Planning

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 18-24 hours contact time, plus your own study time
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-HGYPL
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years (BA), 4 years (BPhil(Hons))
TISC Codes
  • UWBPH
  • UWART
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
Faculty
  • Arts, Business, Law and Education - Arts

Alistair Ryan

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Alistair Ryan

Alistair Ryan
Human Geography and Planning is an extremely interesting subject for me, as someone who likes to know the reasons why cities and towns filled with people function as they do. This major demonstrates the fundamental shape and workings of urban places. The field trips offered to UWA Geography and Planning students to places such as Japan and Spain is a truly memorable and rewarding experience, while still contributing as credit towards your degree. 

UWA has always been recognised as Western Australia’s premier university. Having achieved well in high school, I wanted to attend an institution that matched the ability I had. Furthermore, testimonials from tutors and relatives about UWA’s culture only pushed me to believe that it would be the most enjoyable university to attend – which so far, I believe has rung true.
 

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You'll learn to

  • demonstrate an understanding of geography as an academic discipline
  • plan the shaping of economic, social and ecological characteristics of cities and regions
  • conduct quantitative and qualitative research into urban and regional challenges
  • communicate geographical perspectives and knowledge effectively
  • understand the geographic and planning methods, policies and approaches used to address urban and regional challenges

You'll learn to

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Durham University

Durham University is a residential collegiate university with long traditions and modern values. It seeks the highest distinction in research and scholarship and is committed to excellence in all aspects of education and transmission of knowledge. The University's research and scholarship affect every continent. It is proud to be an international scholarly community which reflects the ambitions of cultures from around the world. It promotes individual participation, providing a rounded education in which students, staff and alumni gain both the academic and personal skills required to flourish.

Durham, United Kingdom
Europe

Getting good grades while on exchange can really impress a grad school. It demonstrates resilience, hard work, flexibility, adaptability and the ability to thrive under pressure. Doing well at one school, in one setting, in one country is great. Doing well at more than one makes you really stand out. It's also an opportunity to gain the most from your degree. One of the things students often lose sight of is that they are a student – they're paying tuition fees to gain not just a degree but an education. Going on exchange and putting in that effort during exams (and the rest of the year) makes that education all the more valuable. Mackenzie Lockhart, 2014-2015
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Queen's University

Queen's University is a community, 175 years of tradition, academic excellence, research, and beautiful waterfront campus made of limestone buildings and modern facilities. But more than anything Queen’s is people. We are researchers, scholars, artists, professors and students with an ambitious spirit who want to develop ideas that can make a difference in the world. People who imagine together what the future could be and work together to realise it. Queen's is one of Canada's oldest degree-granting institutions, and has influenced Canadian higher education since 1841 when it was established by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria.

Kingston, Canada
North America

"Kingston is an amazing university town. It is beautiful and sits right on a lake. The course content was really interesting and there was more interaction between lecturers and students. I found classes to be very engaging and at the same level or maybe slightly higher than UWA. My advice is to do absolutely everything. Take every new and different opportunity. It's the time of your life." Jaynie Carmichael, Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science, 2013
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Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University was established in 1911 and now has 14 schools and 56 departments with faculties in science, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, history, philosophy, economics, management, education and art. The University welcomes more than 25,900 students and, as one of China's most renowned universities, Tsinghua has become an important institution for fostering talent and scientific research. The educational philosophy of Tsinghua is to "train students with integrity".

Beijing, China
Asia

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Course Accreditation

The Human Geography and Planning major provides a pathway to full recognition as a professional planner. Students complete five years of study, consisting of a three-year undergraduate degree followed by up to a two-year Master of Urban and Regional Planning, to be eligible to apply for membership with the Planning Institute of Australia.
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Human Geography and Planning graduates will also be eligible to apply for membership to the Institute of Australian Geographers.

Why study this course?

  • The need for human geography and planning experts is becoming essential
  • Acquire knowledge and skills to help resolve major urban and regional problems
  • Contribute to the creation of liveable communities, vibrant economies and sustainable places

Why study this course?

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This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.

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