The profession of urban and regional planning concerns with the planning, designing and managing of the built environment. It is interdisciplinary in nature and integrates both the art and science of creating a better quality of life in a sustainable environment. At the local level the profession deals with the planning and designing of neighbourhoods, towns and cities. In contrast, the profession focuses on strategic and structural planning at the regional and national level. The profession seeks to balance between society and environment by managing developments through policies, strategies and plans.
The Urban and Regional Planning programme emphasises technical, strategic and generic skills demanded of planners. Students are instilled with knowledge on principles of planning, creativity in designing and problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking, as well as competency in research and practice.
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning [BURP]
The programme focuses on the education and training of planners as outlined by the Act 538, Town Planners Act (1995), capable of performing the tasks as required by the Act 172, Town and Country Planning Act (1976) (and amendments made in 1995 and 2001). The programme is designed to graduate future urban planners with knowledge and skills on aspects of development, the environment, information technology, infrastructure, management as well as institution and laws.
The programme aims at graduating competent Urban and Regional Planners able to meet the challenges of the profession.
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(a) Technical Knowledge and Competencies |
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PO1 |
Discuss and articulate the philosophy, principles and institution of; and issues, problems and solutions in, urban and regional planning and other related fields. | Lectures, studios, tutorials, seminars, directed reading, independent research, co-operative and problem-based learning. | Examination, oral and visual presentations, assignment, quizzes, and project reports. |
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Apply design tools, techniques, ICT and/ or create models to resolve planning problems and issues as well as communicate planning ideas. | Lectures, studios, independent & group projects, co-operative & problem-based learning, site visits, visits to agencies, live projects, hands-on exercises, laboratory practical, industrial training. | Design project, project reports, oral and visual presentations, peer assessment, assignments, industrial training report, feedback report. |
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PO3 |
Identify, analyse, evaluates and solve planning issues and problems; generate plans and formulate solution alternatives. | Lectures, studios, independent and group research, co-operative and problem-based learning, site visits, live projects, hands-on exercises, proposal presentation | Research proposal, oral and visual presentations, research dissertation, project report, assignment. |
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(b) Generic Skills |
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PO4 |
Convey ideas, express rationale and provide solutions clearly in verbal, graphic and written forms to different audiences. | Lectures, studios, independent and group research, co-operative and problem-based learning, site visits, live projects, hands-on exercises, proposal presentation. | Research proposal, oral and visual presentations, research dissertation, project report, assignment. |
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PO5 |
Interact, collaborate and negotiate responsibly with etiquette among colleagues and/or community. | Studios, group research, co-operative & problem-based learning, seminars, project presentation, site visits, live projects | Project reports, oral and visual presentations, peer assessment, assignment. |
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PO6 |
Demonstrate ethical, moral values and professionalism among peers and the community. | Lectures, studios, independent & group research, co-operative & problem-based learning, seminars, project presentation, site visits, live projects, industrial training, hands-on exercises, & simulation. | Project reports, oral and visual presentations, peer assessment, assignment, industrial training report, feedback report. |
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PO7 |
Select, retrieve, evaluate, and manage information from various sources, appreciate new ideas and be capable of independent learning. | Lectures, studios, independent & group research, co-operative & problem-based learning, seminars, project presentation, site visits, live projects, industrial training, hands-on exercises, & simulation. | Project reports, oral and visual presentations, peer assessment, assignment, industrial training report, feedback report. |
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Acquire basic management knowledge and skills as well as appreciate personal entrepreneurial characteristics. | Lectures, co-operative & problem-based learning, seminars, project presentation, site visits, live projects. | Project reports, oral and visual presentations, peer assessment, assignment, feedback reports. |
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Demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, motivate and coordinate a team towards goal achievement. | Lectures, co-operative & problem-based learning, seminars, project presentation, site visits, live projects. | Project reports, oral and visual presentations, peer assessment, assignment, feedback reports. |
The programme is a professional course accredited by the Malaysian Public Services Department (JPA Malaysia) and the Board of Town Planners Malaysia (LPBM).
Employment opportunities for graduates of the programme are widely available in the public and private sectors as well as non-governmental organisations (NGOs). In the public sector, the graduates are eligible to be employed as a planner at government agencies such as Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa, Jabatan Kerajaan Tempatan, Jabatan Perumahan Negara, Jabatan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal Negara, Jabatan Lanskap Negara and local authorities. In the private sector, the graduates are eligible to work in planning consultation firms, property developers, project management firms and construction companies. Other opportunities for the graduates are to be an academician or working with NGOs focusing on the society and the environment.
Mode of Study : Full-time.
Minimum Duration : 4 years
Maximum Duration : 6 years