Urban, Rural And Environmental Planning

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Year

2012

Award

Bachelor of Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning

Length

4 years

Campuses

Bendigo

Course description

Planning involves the study of society and the environment in order to make informed decisions about human settlement patterns, the layout and design of cities and towns, and sustainable management of natural resources. In its application to land use and development, planning requires a thorough understanding of the integration of social, economic and environmental conditions, the management of change and working with a diverse range of communities and interest.

This course includes extensive practical studies and fieldwork in planning and environmental practice as well as covering project management, community consultation, negotiation, mediation and community development.

Course structure

Students complete compulsory subjects at each year level, including Climate and Society an Australian Cities and Regions, and Climate Futures - Water, Land Use and Development. Professional work experience is a requirement in semester one of third year and semester two of fourth year, providing students with the opportunity to develop their skills in the workplace.

Contact hours

Approximately 12 contact hours per week if studying full-time. Please note however that some subjects have additional half-day, or full-day field trips.

Subject details

Bendigo

Major areas of study

Australian cities and regions, climate and society, community deveolopment, globalisation and development, local and regional economic development, principles of strategic planning, rural and regional communities, statutory planning.

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

19 860

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduates

Additional costs (AUD)

Students undertake fieldwork trips that incur some minor costs.

Selection

Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or

TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or

Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

LTM - Foundation Studies - 70
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 66.35
International Baccalaureate - 24
GCE A Levels - 7
Hong Kong A Levels - 6
HKDSE - 8,4
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCD
STPM - 7
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 70
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
GAOKAO - see: the website

If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.

Workplace experience for academic credit

Additional information

The Academic Skills Unit at Bendigo offers students the opportunity to improve their language and learning skills. In particular, students are provided with help in their writing of essays and reports and their understanding of critical and analytical texts. The unit also offers specialist assistance in English as a second language (ESL). For further information please view the website

Career opportunities

Graduates can find employment in the planning and environment management departments of local governments, state government departments and agencies, regional bodies, research organisations and the private sector.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia: one of only two accredited undergraduate planning courses in Victoria.