Theory and Practice in Urban and Regional Planning

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ARCH X303
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Course ID
205286
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Arch and Built Env
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Sadasivam Karuppannan
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to equip students with the skills to contribute to the development of sustainable urban growth which is grounded in knowledge of the history oftheory in land use planning policy and practice as influenced by institutional, market and workplace culture factors. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical/conceptual foundations of urban and regional planning/city design since the ancient era through to the twentieth and twenty first centuries. By examining the role of theory in different times and geographical contexts, students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills which are essential to shape sustainable urbanisation in the future. This course aligns with the program's intent to provide students with comprehensive understanding of diverse perspectives on the role of planning theory in practice to equip them for the contemporary global context.

  • Planning Theory And History
  • Evolving Paradigms In Planning
  • Planning Process & Practice

Course learning outcomes

  • Review principal developments in theory and history of urban and regional planning
  • Analyse major theories and themes influencing urban and regional planning
  • Evaluate planning strategies and policies in urban and regional contexts
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential to assess real-world planning issues

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 27438
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 42
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-11
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-11

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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