Bachelor of Planning (Honours)
La Trobe University
CRICOS provider number: 00115M TEQSA provider ID: PRV12132
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
La Trobe's Bachelor of Planning (Honours) gives you a comprehensive planning and design skillset, ranging from environmental strategies and assessments through to infrastructure and transport planning.
You'll gain the foundations for a successful career developing sustainable and inclusive communities. Discover ways to improve how humans interact with natural environments and build the expertise required to navigate complex regulatory frameworks.
You'll also have the opportunity to engage directly with communities through real-world projects and regular field trips. Then boost your industry experience and professional network by completing a work placement in your third year.
Pathways: La Trobe University’s Diploma in Urban and Regional Environments or the Associate Degree in Urban and Regional Environments provide a pathway option to this course.
Areas of study
Planning.
Career opportunities
Senior strategic planner, planning compliance manager, town planner, urban designer, environmental planner in the planning and environment management departments of local and state governments, regional bodies, research organisations and the private sector.
Professional recognition
Accreditation, registration and/or membership details for this course can be found on the La Trobe course website.
Practical experience
During this course, you will participate in one or more compulsory supervised work-based learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills.
Fees and charges
Refer to La Trobe University course website for current fee information.
Prerequisites
One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Subject adjustments: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study:
- Band 3 in Ancient History, Business Studies, Earth and Enviromental Science, Economics, Financial Services, Geography, Modern History, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Society and Culture, Studies of Religion II.
- Band 2 in any language other than English.
Selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
All applicants
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website.
Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria, location and equity adjustments.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the La Trobe University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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