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The Urban Systems major will give you the knowledge and skills to understand the complex and dynamic nature of cities.

It fosters a deeper understanding of the relationships between the environment, urban spaces and communities.

This major challenges you to think critically about sustainable solutions to contemporary urban challenges such as climate change, social justice, and economic and digital transformation.

Engage in hands-on learning and case studies to develop practical expertise in spatial analysis, urban policy and community engagement.

Its interdisciplinary foundation empowers you from diverse disciplines to contribute to shaping the cities of tomorrow and drive meaningful, long-term impacts on communities at local and global scales.

Highlights

From firefighting robots to rocket science: Vennkkata’s UQ experience
Vennkatta in the Great Court

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From firefighting robots to rocket science: Vennkkata’s UQ experience

5-minute read

Meet the expert: exploring regional and town planning with Stephanie Wyeth
UQ Senior Lecturer in Regional and Town Planning, Stephanie Wyeth

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Meet the expert: exploring regional and town planning with Stephanie Wyeth

5-minute read

What’s it like to study architecture and urban planning as a postgraduate?
Architecture postgraduate

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What’s it like to study architecture and urban planning as a postgraduate?

3-minute read

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