Program Information and Study Plans

Design (2026)

Design (pre-2026)

Important: Students who commenced a Design program prior to 2026, should also refer to the Program Changes in Design alongside the relevant study plan.

• Anthropology Major
  • Anthropology Major (2025) (PDF, 84.3 KB)
  • Bachelor of Design Dual Major Anthropology & Innovation and Entrepreneurship (2025) (PDF, 84 KB)
  • Anthropology Major (2023 and 2024) (PDF, 138.7 KB)
• Buildings and Environments Major
  • Buildings and Environments Major (2025) (PDF, 80.3 KB)
  • Buildings and Environments Major (2024) (PDF, 78.7 KB)
  • Buildings and Environments Major (2023) (PDF, 275.6 KB)
• Environment and Society Major
  • Environment and Society Major (2025) (PDF, 81.2 KB)
  • Environment and Society Major (2024) (PDF, 92.8 KB)
  • Environment and Society Major (2023) (PDF, 289.5 KB)
• Information Environments Major
  • Information Environments Major (2025) (PDF, 79.9 KB)
  • Information Environments Major (2024) (PDF, 118.4 KB)
  • Information Environments Major (2023) (PDF, 376.4 KB)
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Major
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Major (2025) (PDF, 81.8 KB)
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Major (2023 and 2024) (PDF, 77.9 KB)
• Media and Digital Cultures Major
  • Media and Digital Cultures Major (2025) (PDF, 84.4 KB)
  • Media and Digital Cultures Major (2024) (PDF, 123 KB)
  • Media and Digital Cultures Major (2023) (PDF, 352.7 KB)

Design dual degrees

• Bachelor of Business Management /  Bachelor of Design (please contact the School for Study Plan information)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Design (please contact the School for Study Plan information)
• Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Design

Design Minors

• Bachelor Engineering (Honours) 
• Advanced Science (Honours)
• Bachelor Science

Planning

Changes in 2026
In 2026, all Planning programs have undergone a name change to Urban Planning. Students graduating from 2026 and who commenced prior to 2026 can complete the program requirements and graduate with the named degree they commenced or may choose to transition to the new program. If you would like to change to the new name, you must submit a program change request in mySI-net within the application period. 

Important note for Undergraduate students:  Along with a change in name to the Bachelor of Urban Planning from 2026, a new compulsory core course was introduced to the program ADPS1000- Sustainability for Global Citizenship. The course ENVM2100- Foundations of Sustainable Development was removed from the compulsory core requirements.  As the new program requires completion of ADPS1000, students who have already completed ENVM2100- Foundations of Sustainable Development, will receive an exemption from completing ADPS1000. ENVM2100 will be counted in place of ADPS1000 as a BUPlan Core Course. Additionally, students who have completed ARCH1140 are not required to complete ADPS1000. These courses are incompatible with one another.

Undergraduate

Study Plans for 2026 commencement can be found here 

Study Plans for students who commenced prior to 2026:

• Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning (2025) (PDF, 87.5 KB)
• Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning (2024) (PDF, 136.5 KB)
• Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning (Honours) (2025) (PDF, 88.6 KB)

Coursework Research Thesis

BUPlan(Hons) Thesis Information

Postgraduate

• Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning (2026) 
• Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning (2026)
• Master of Urban Planning (2026)
• Graduate Certificate of Urban and Regional Planning (2025) (PDF, 126.1 KB)
• Graduate Diploma of Urban and Regional Planning (2025) (PDF, 91 KB) 
• Master of Urban and Regional Planning (2025) (PDF, 229.5 KB) 
• Master of Urban and Regional Planning (2024) (PDF, 141.5 KB)

Urban Development and Design

• Graduate Certificate of Urban Development and Design (2025 commencing students)
• Master of Urban Development and Design (2025 commencing students) (PDF, 219.8 KB)
• Master of Urban Development and Design (2023 and 2024 commencing students) (PDF, 147.6 KB)

Follow our step-by-step instructions to apply for coursework research thesis courses, as part of your coursework program. The application process takes time, so to avoid disappointment please ensure you plan and apply for your project as soon as possible.

A thesis is a guided, independent research project conducted through a series of advisory meetings and self-directed study. It offers students the opportunity to undertake a focussed research project in a specific area of research interest. It is expected that students will achieve an advanced level of academic argument and the mastery of instruments for constructing and expressing that argument. The research project culminates in a body of work that communicates the process, outcomes and value of the research. This may include (as agreed with the thesis supervisor): a written dissertation, fieldwork reports, artefacts from material experiments, and research reports.

Students will have an individual supervisor and meet for approximately one hour per week, or a blocked equivalent. The thesis student cohort, coordinator and supervisors will meet during the semester to provide an overview and comparison of the research being undertaken and the expectations for the thesis. 

Students who are considering enrolling in a Higher Degree by Research degree (Master or Doctor of Philosophy) in the future are strongly encouraged to undertake the coursework research thesis option.

Eligibility

Master of Architecture / Master of Urban Planning / Master of Urban Development and Design

Masters students can apply to enrol in a 4-unit (year long) coursework research thesis.

• ADPS7060 (4 units) - Semester 1 commencement
• ADPS7061 (4 units) - Semester 2 commencement 

Pre-requisites:

• have completed 8 units from the MArch / MUDD / MUPlan core course list
• have, or expect to have a GPA of 5.5 or above
• have gained permission of the Course Coordinator
• have the support of a potential supervisor on a topic outlined on the application.

2. Choose a project area

You'll need to choose a topic for your research project. You may wish to create your own project in collaboration with a supervisor based on our research, or select from a currently available project. 

3. Find a supervisor

You will need to find a supervisor whose research aligns to the project you are intending to undertake. Contact details for all of our staff on Our People pages. Once you have identified a suitable supervisor, email them to introduce yourself and provide a brief description of your project idea.

Please note: Some staff may have limited capacity to supervise projects, so keep an alternative supervisor in mind to avoid disappointment. You'll need confirmation from a supervisor that they're available before you can advance to the next step in the application process.

4. Apply online

You must have a confirmed supervisor to advance to this step in the application process. Once you have a supervisor, apply for permission to enrol by filling in our coursework research thesis application form. You will need to provide a title and short description of your project - discuss this with your supervisor before completing the form.
The Course Coordinator will decide on applications in consultation with your proposed supervisor and based on your academic record. 

5. Enrol in your chosen course

Once we have processed your application, you'll receive an email confirming your permission to enrol and the course code details. 
You'll then need to enrol in this course via mySInet. Check the Electronic Course Profile (ECP) for details of your assessment requirements and deadlines. 

If you have any queries or experience difficulties with the application process, please email us via adp@uq.edu.au including your name and student number in your message.

Information on booking an appointment is available here

Prior to requesting an appointment with an Academic Advisor, please ensure you review the study plans above and check your program and course requirements by searching for your program and selecting your commencement year:

Browse programs

You are expected to know and understand your program rules during your enrolment at UQ. You can complete a self-progression check at any time by following the below steps:

1. Print your studies report from mySI-net using the following steps:
   • Log into mySI-net
   • Select 'Enrolment & Timetables'
   • Select 'Studies Report' in the left-hand menu
   • Follow the prompts
2. Navigate to Programs and Courses and select Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Faculty.
   • Ensure you have selected the year you commenced your program in the top right-hand side and click Change.
   • Select your program from the listing
3. View the program rules to view the requirements for your course e.g. if you need to select a major, if there are advanced level requirements etc.
4. Select the green courses and requirements on the left-hand menu to access your course list.
5. Compare your studies report to the course list:
   • Tick off the courses you have passed
   • Note the courses you are planning to complete in the future
   • Ensure you have completed all compulsory and courses towards your major(s)
6. Compare your completed checklist with the program rules again to make sure you have met all the requirements for your program.

If you are uncertain about your requirements, would like a confirmation of your own check, or have concerns about your study progression, you can request a formal check using the button below. Please attach your self-progression check for review.

Request a progression check

From January 2026, changes to the Bachelor of Design program and the courses offered will be implemented.

Students commencing their studies in 2026 will be enrolled in the new program structure which will be delivered for the first time from 2026.

Students who commenced prior to 2026 and have retained their place in that program, can complete their program in the existing structure or they may be able to choose to change to the new program.  The choice to transition to the new program structure is yours – you can choose to stay enrolled in the current program structure if that is your preference.

Please refer to the following page for detailed information: Bachelor of Design - Program Changes in 2026

From January 2026, changes to the Bachelor of Architectural Design program and the courses offered will be implemented.

Students commencing their studies in 2026 will be enrolled in the new program structure which will be delivered for the first time from 2026.

Students who commenced prior to 2026 and have retained their place in that program, can complete their program in the existing structure or they may be able to choose to change to the new program.  The choice to transition to the new program structure is yours – you can choose to stay enrolled in the current program structure if that is your preference.

Please refer to the following page for detailed information: Bachelor of Architectural Design - Program changes in 2026

In 2023, the Master of Architecture program was restructured and new courses were rolled out.

Students commencing their studies from 2023 are enrolled in the new program structure.

Continuing students who commenced prior to 2023 can continue to follow the program requirements from the year that they commenced, or they may be able to elect to follow the new structure (if eligible).It is important to note that some courses will no longer be offered, and new courses have been introduced, so there may be some changes to your study plan.  Please refer to the following page for detailed information:  Master of Architecture - Program changes in 2023