Urban, Rural And Environmental Planning
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning
Length
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
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
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
Application
VTAC
Direct Entry Mid-Year may be available. Contact the Future Students Centre for more information - see contact details below.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2010): CSP student contribution $5,310 (per 120 credit points).
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-undergraduatesAwards and prizes are also available for current students. For more information visit: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/current/bendigo/artsplanning
Additional costs (AUD)
Students undertake fieldwork trips that incur some minor costs.
Middle Band
Re-ranking is based on English (any), Humanities (any), LOTE (any), Drama, Theatre Studies, Legal Studies and Psychology and Business Management. Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria, and a regional bonus may apply.
Selection
ATAR 66.35 (2011).
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only). Applicants with an ATAR of 75 or above receive a first-round offer. Those with lower ATARs are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice, and/or an essay.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Some may also be required to submit an autobiographical essay; for more information call (03) 9479 2023.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to 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
The course is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia; it is one of only two accredited undergraduate planning courses in Victoria..