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US6581002 - BACHELOR OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING (HONOURS)


  • OVERVIEW

    Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning is a professional programme which accredited by the Board of Town Planners Malaysia. The programme aims to produce skilled and trained graduates who meet industry requirements. Subjects offered in this programme cover theories, technical and practical aspects related to physical, social, economic, and environmental planning.

    School of Housing, Building & Planning
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    http://www.hbp.usm.my


    Duration 4 Years / 8 Semesters (Minimum)
                      7 Years / 14 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Examination : Bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia & English)
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Integrated and design studios, principles of planning, environmental science, built environment and human settlement, planning and environmental conservation, method of planning analysis, English and Bahasa Melayu.

    • Planning studios, landscape planning, geomatics technology, sustainable development planning, GIS and CAD for planning, tourism planning and development, urban design.

    • Planning studios, theory and philosophy of planning, traffic and transportation planning, urban and regional economics, methodology and techniques of research, planning law, social aspects in planning, land administration.

    • Industrial trainning, planning studio, regional and rural planning, professional practice in urban planning and research project.

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Town planner
    • Project manager
    • Urban designer
    • Transport planner
    • Data analyst
    • Local government officer
    • Research officer

     

    Related Industries

    • Local authorities
    • Government agencies
    • Construction
    • Landscape
    • Housing
    • Real estate
    • Tourism

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

Disclaimer

The institution shall not be held responsible for any discrepancies arising from the translations. Users are encouraged to refer to the official documents and seek clarification from the relevant authorities if necessary.In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the English, Bahasa Melayu, and Mandarin versions of this website, the English version shall prevail.

Last Update: Friday 24 July 2026.

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