The Bachelor of Environmental Design (Environmental Geography and Planning) at the University of Western Australia is your pathway to understanding and shaping sustainable urban futures. This undergraduate degree is designed for students passionate about addressing complex environmental challenges, from urbanisation and resource management to climate change adaptation. You will delve into the principles of environmental planning and design, learning how to apply them to diverse real-world scenarios. This course provides essential skills in spatial planning, data analysis, and land use assessment, equipping you to contribute meaningfully to the fields of geography and urban planning.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over three years, offering a dynamic learning experience that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. You will engage with core units covering urbanisation, landscape context, and environmental policy, alongside opportunities for fieldwork, including potential international excursions to global urban centres. In your final year, you will undertake a significant fieldwork project, applying your accumulated knowledge to a tangible environmental planning challenge. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for diverse career paths in government, the private sector, and not-for-profit organisations, with direct pathways to postgraduate studies in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, and Environmental Planning.