Theory and Practice in Urban and Regional Planning

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ARCH X303
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Course ID
205286
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

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

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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