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About Planning, Development and the Environment

Are you passionate about helping communities live more sustainably? Perhaps you’re interested in conserving the natural environment? With a strong focus on developing the next generation of ethical global citizens and changemakers, JCU Planning, Development and the Environment courses empower students to make a positive impact.

Make a difference

Learn about the relationship between natural and built environments and be ready to lead the way in improving liveability and climate impact for communities. JCU Planning has a distinctive focus on strong, sustainable urban design resilient to disasters in a tropical location – a region with 40 per cent of the global population.

Create a brighter future

Make a difference with a university ranked #56 in the world for the pursuit of UN Sustainable Development Goal #10: reduced inequalities.

2023 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings

Be a change-maker

JCU students can access expert lecturers who integrate their research into the classroom. Students also benefit from a multi-faceted approach and develop professional networks to graduate career ready.

Experience the incredible

Applying theory into practice, JCU Environmental Management students access uniquely biodiverse World Heritage listed areas, including the Wet Tropics, dry savannahs, and the Great Barrier Reef.

Support to succeed

Excel in small class sizes with personalised support and access to world-class facilities. JCU was awarded 5 Stars for student teacher ratio.

2024 Good Universities Guide

Planning, Development and the Environment study options

Want to help build resilient communities? Are you interested in sustainability and conservation, but not sure which profession to pursue? Discover your path with JCU Planning, Development and the Environment.

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Student
Sarah Gibson
Bachelor of Planning
Planning is a bit of everything from people, place to the environment. Studying planning at JCU with a tropical focus puts students in an area of rapid change, incredible social and economic challenge, and innovation. Singapore has been the highlight, spending two weeks in a city that really is a planning hub.
Alumni
Tyler Leese
Townsville City Council
Studying the Bachelor of Planning (Honours) at JCU has provided me with the foundational knowledge to pursue a career in Town Planning. The wide array of subjects on offer within the degree program, guides students through a plethora of learning experiences, developing each student into a job ready graduate!
Lecturer
Associate Professor Lisa Law
Bachelor of Planning
The Bachelor of Planning suits many different kinds of students. If you’re creative there’s opportunity to do city designing, if you enjoy geographical information systems and planning schemes this could also be for you, or if you’re interested in environmental conservation you can focus on environmental policy.

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