Diploma in Urban and Regional Environments

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La Trobe’s Diploma in Urban and Regional Environments introduces you to urban and regional planning, with a focus on sustainability and environmental considerations. Whether you’re looking for an entry-level qualification or a pathway into the Bachelor of Planning (Honours), you’ll develop key skills in planning and design while building your … For more content click the Read more button below. Examine the consequences of human interactions with natural environments. From there, delve into the ongoing challenges of climate change, as well as its many causes and impacts. Explore the range of scientific, social and commercial approaches to addressing this critical issue. Learn how environmental assets such as soils, water, vegetation and biodiversity are improved and protected through natural resources management. Then, be introduced to the important issues surrounding indigenous heritage management. Gain a career advantage by learning vital project management skills, along with up-to-the-minute technical expertise in mapping, data visualisation and social and demographic analysis. We’ll be there to support you every step of the way. Get tailored advice from a dedicated support adviser and connect with discipline-based peer mentors. Receive assistance enrolling, choosing your subjects and navigating university systems and requirements. What’s more, you can access La Trobe’s Careers Service for help in shaping your future. Graduate ready to start your career supporting the development of inclusive and sustainable communities. You can also use the diploma as a stepping stone to further study and move directly into the second year of the Associate Degree in Urban and Regional Environments or the Bachelor of Planning (Honours). You'll learn:Planning practiceDevelop entry-level planning skills for working in urban, regional and rural environments, such as understanding places, people and policies.Planning policy and governanceLearn how to interpret and apply planning policies and frameworks.SustainabilityBuild your understanding of sustainable development and the role planners play in contributing to sustainable futures.

La Trobe’s Diploma in Urban and Regional Environments introduces you to urban and regional planning, with a focus on sustainability and environmental considerations.

Whether you’re looking for an entry-level qualification or a pathway into the Bachelor of Planning (Honours), you’ll develop key skills in planning and design while building your understanding of sustainability from a regional, urban and global perspective.

Examine the consequences of human interactions with natural environments. From there, delve into the ongoing challenges of climate change, as well as its many causes and impacts. Explore the range of scientific, social and commercial approaches to addressing this critical issue.

Learn how environmental assets such as soils, water, vegetation and biodiversity are improved and protected through natural resources management. Then, be introduced to the important issues surrounding indigenous heritage management.

Gain a career advantage by learning vital project management skills, along with up-to-the-minute technical expertise in mapping, data visualisation and social and demographic analysis.

We’ll be there to support you every step of the way. Get tailored advice from a dedicated support adviser and connect with discipline-based peer mentors. Receive assistance enrolling, choosing your subjects and navigating university systems and requirements. What’s more, you can access La Trobe’s Careers Service for help in shaping your future.

Graduate ready to start your career supporting the development of inclusive and sustainable communities. You can also use the diploma as a stepping stone to further study and move directly into the second year of the Associate Degree in Urban and Regional Environments or the Bachelor of Planning (Honours).

You'll learn:

Planning practice
- Develop entry-level planning skills for working in urban, regional and rural environments, such as understanding places, people and policies.
Planning policy and governance
- Learn how to interpret and apply planning policies and frameworks.
Sustainability
- Build your understanding of sustainable development and the role planners play in contributing to sustainable futures.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Kiran Shinde

Location(s)

Bendigo

CRICOS code

107137E

Course instance contact

Kiran Shinde

Course duration (full time)

1 year

Course duration (part time)

2 years

Study level

Sub-degree

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

The course comprises 120 credit points, of which 120 credit points must be undertaken. It may be undertaken full-time over one year or on a part-time basis.

Course structure
120 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core75 credit points

Core choice15 credit points

Electives15 credit points

Electives

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Understand, at a introductory level, the skills required for professional planning practice in diverse urban, regional and rural settings.

Recognise spatial concepts and methodologies and apply these, at an introductory level, to understanding, analysing and solving social, economic and environmental problems.

Identify and analyse simple problems related to urban, regional and rural governance and policy developments.

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Work integrated learning opportunities
A course that integrates theory with the practice of work.

Field trips, Industry informed curriculum

Career outcomes

After graduation, you could work in the planning and environment management departments of local and state governments, regional bodies, research organisations, and the private sector.

Possible roles include:

Planning assistant
- Provide support with research, community engagement, and reporting for planning projects and initiatives.
Planning administration officer
- Help planning teams deliver their vision by contributing to projects, administration, and operations.
Community property assistant
- Help to manage publicly owned properties and land.

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