Summary
The Bachelor of Arts has been reimagined by our world-leading academics in consultation with industry partners and public-sector organisations, so you can be assured you'll acquire the transferable and technical skills needed for success in today's and tomorrow's workplaces. Our approach allows you to turn your passion into a career by exploring your interests in-depth, and by honing your skills and knowledge through practical experiences and expert teaching. Innovative in its approach to understanding contemporary social, urban and environmental issues in urban and regional planning, the Bachelor of Planning focuses on recognising the social and cultural diversity of places, and the importance of cross-cultural approaches to research, plan-making and impact assessment. It will not only prepare you for a career in planning in which you have the power to shape more liveable and sustainable futures, but will also give you a distinctive edge among your peers.
Key features
Showcase to employers your technical and transferable skills
Create a digital portfolio to demonstrate your skills, workplace experience and extracurricular activities. Enjoy learning in the brand-new arts precinct
Study in flexible open classroom spaces that can be used for a wide range of teaching and learning activities. Broaden your knowledge and skill set
Learn about the cultural, economic, environmental and social dimensions of planning, with a focus on urban management. Embrace the principles of inclusiveness, equity and diversity
Study at a uni that recognises and honours Dharug Country, the land on which our campus is located.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Arts manager
Business manager
Development assessor
Entrepreneur
Environmental planner
Game designer
Housing officer
Intelligence and security specialist
Journalist
Lobbyist
Market or social researcher
Placemaker or place planner
Policy analyst
Project manager
Radio producer or presenter
Social or community planner
Social or environmental consultant
Strategic planner
Sustainability consultant
Urban or regional planner
Employers
Banks and financial institutions
Government agencies and departments
Legal service providers
Media, creative or communications agencies
Multinational corporations
Museums
NGOs
Planning and urban development organisations
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Residential developers
Start-ups
Universities
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
North Ryde Campus
4–6 Eastern Road,
MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,
New South Wales,
2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia
To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:
English language requirements
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.