Built Environment (Urban and Regional Planning) / Science, Double Degree Bachelor (Hons) / Bachelor

The Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours)/Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate double degree totaling 480 credit points, typically completed in five years of full-time study. Students must complete 276 credit points in the Built Environment (Honours) component, including a 264-credit major and a 12-credit work-integrated learning unit; 144 credit points in the Science component, comprising 48 core units and a 96-credit major; 36 credit points of common content; and 24 credit points of QUT You. Majors are available in climate science or environmental science, providing expertise in global change, sustainability, air and water quality, and climate mitigation.In climate science, students develop skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and communication to tackle real-world issues like climate hazards and policy influence. Environmental science focuses on planning and management for challenges such as climate change and wildlife conservation, incorporating practical learning through field classes, guest lectures, and advanced laboratories.