ABH456 Planning Theory and Ethics

In this capstone theory and ethics unit you will be prepared for planning practice and the dilemmas you will face as a professional. The unit will encourage you to engage with the substantive and procedural theories that inform how and why we plan, and provide the philosophical foundations that justify contemporary planning in both the private and public sectors. In this unit you will reflect on the diverse views and disciplinary insights that are present in a range of alternative theories of planning, and demonstrate your capacity to articulate your own personal philosophy of planning and the importance of ethical behaviour and codes in professional practice. This is a final year unit that will draw on the knowledge and skills you have developed through your previous units and through the experience of practice that you have gained as part of Work Integrated Learning or through working in the industry.

Unit information

Unit code: ABH456
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School/Discipline: School of Architecture and Built Environment
Study area: Engineering
Credit points: 12

Dates and locations

Teaching period	Dates	Locations
Semester 2, 2026	20 July 2026 - 14 November 2026	Gardens Point

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Previous study requirements

Prerequisites: (ABB254 or UXB231) and (ABB303 or UXH331) and (ABN402 or UXB330)
Equivalents: UXH430

Guide to previous study requirements

Prerequisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have completed these prerequisite units (or have credit, advanced standing or exemption for them), or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent background knowledge.
Anti-requisites: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these anti-requisite units.
Co-requisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have already completed these co-requisite units, or you must enrol in them at the same time.
Equivalents: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these equivalent units.
Assumed knowledge: We assume that you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain areas before you start this unit.

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