Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Planning
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Planning double degree program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the social, cultural, and environmental aspects of planning and design. Through a combination of social science coursework and planning specialization, graduates are prepared for careers in planning, urban design, and related fields, focusing on sustainability, social justice, and environmental management.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Planning is a double degree program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the social, cultural, and environmental dimensions of planning and design. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in planning, urban design, and related fields.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a strong foundation in the social sciences, with a focus on urban studies, environmental management, social justice, and sustainability.
- To develop students' skills in planning, design, and research methods.
- To prepare students for careers in planning, urban design, and related fields.
Program Description:
The Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Planning is a five-and-a-half-year full-time program. The program is divided into two parts: the Bachelor of Social Science (three years) and the Bachelor of Planning (two-and-a-half years). The Bachelor of Social Science component of the program provides students with a strong foundation in the social sciences. Students will take courses in sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, and geography. They will also develop skills in research methods, data analysis, and critical thinking. The Bachelor of Planning component of the program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in planning. Students will take courses in planning theory, planning methods, environmental planning, and urban design. They will also complete a planning internship.
Outline:
Year 1
- Introduction to Social Science
- Introduction to Planning
- Research Methods
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
Year 2
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Political Science
- Geography
Year 3
- Planning Theory
- Planning Methods
- Environmental Planning
- Urban Design
- Planning Internship
Year 4
- Advanced Planning Theory
- Advanced Planning Methods
- Advanced Environmental Planning
- Advanced Urban Design
- Planning Capstone Project
Year 5
- Planning Thesis
- Planning Practicum
Assessment:
Students in the Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Planning program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Essays
- Presentations
- Projects
- Portfolios
Teaching:
The Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Planning program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research and practice. The program is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and workshops.
Careers:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Planning program are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Planning
- Urban design
- Environmental management
- Social justice
- Sustainability
Other:
The Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Planning program is a unique degree that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the social, cultural, and environmental dimensions of planning and design. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in planning, urban design, and related fields.
