PLAN10002 Introduction to Urban Planning
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is PLAN10002 hard?
PLAN10002: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
What urban planners and designers do, and the drawing, writing and analysis skills to improve real places.
After it you can
- Analyse an urban place and its problems
- Draft a plan or policy for a place
- Communicate ideas with drawings and text
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
- ABPL20049
Careers
Helps toward: Urban planner
How it’s assessed
Presentations 30%, Reports and essays 70%
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Quick answers
- When is PLAN10002 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking PLAN10002?
- No prerequisites.
- Does PLAN10002 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 30%, Reports and essays 70%.
- How many class hours a week does PLAN10002 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take PLAN10002 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after PLAN10002?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example PLAN30001, PLAN30005.
- Can I rate PLAN10002?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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