Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Planning is a unique double degree program that combines science with urban and regional planning principles. It provides a strong foundation in science, critical thinking, and planning skills, preparing students for careers in science, planning, and related fields. The program is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia and offers a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on sustainability, social inequality, and global challenges.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Planning is a unique double degree program that combines the study of science with the principles of urban and regional planning. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complex challenges facing our global society, such as climate change, sustainability, and social inequality.
Objectives:
- To provide students with a strong foundation in the sciences, including mathematics, statistics, and coding.
- To develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- To prepare students for careers in science, planning, and related fields.
Program Description:
The Bachelor of 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 Science (three years) and the Bachelor of Planning (two-and-a-half years).
Bachelor of Science:
The Bachelor of Science component of the program provides students with a strong foundation in the sciences. Students can choose to major in one of the following disciplines:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics
Bachelor of Planning:
The Bachelor of Planning component of the program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become professional planners. Students will learn about the principles of urban and regional planning, including land use planning, transportation planning, and environmental planning.
Outline:
Year 1:
- Introduction to Science
- Mathematics for Science
- Statistics for Science
- Coding for Science
- Introduction to Planning
- History of Planning
- Chemistry I
- Earth and Environmental Sciences I
- Mathematics II
- Planning Law
- Planning Practice
Year 3:
- Biology II
- Chemistry II
- Earth and Environmental Sciences II
- Mathematics III
- Physics II
- Planning Policy
- Planning Design
Year 4:
- Biology III
- Chemistry III
- Earth and Environmental Sciences III
- Mathematics IV
- Physics III
- Planning Implementation
- Planning Evaluation
Year 5:
- Planning Capstone Project
- Planning Internship
- Electives
Assessment:
Students in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Planning program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Assignments
- Presentations
- Projects
Teaching:
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Planning program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields. The program is taught using a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Workshops
- Field trips
Careers:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Planning program are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Science
- Planning
- Urban development
- Environmental management
- Public policy
Other:
- The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Planning program is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
- The program is offered on a full-time basis only.
- Students can choose to complete the program in Sydney or at Macquarie University's North Ryde campus.
