La Trobe University
Graduate Certificate in Planning
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you're keen to boost your planning career, La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Planning is the perfect place to gain the latest knowledge in how to create sustainable towns, cities and regions.
Advance you career in this fast-growing industry as you learn about the big issues in planning. You'll build the skills, knowledge and confidence to navigate complex regulatory frameworks at local, state and federal government levels.
Explore the latest research on planning best practice and learn from award-winning professional planners. With only one core-choice subject, you can tailor your degree through electives in areas such infrastructure design; mobilities and transport planning; governance and public policy; and community consultation. You'll develop your professional portfolio, expand your networks and build your experience while you study.
After successfully completing the Graduate Certificate in Planning, you could receive up to one semester of advanced standing. This lets you transfer directly into the second semester of La Trobe's accredited Master of Planning, should you decide to further your studies.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Applicants who do not possess a degree but who produce evidence of equivalent academic ability and/or appropriate professional experience may be considered.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Planning will prepare you for the following roles.
Environmental Planner
An Environmental Planner assesses land use and development projects to ensure they comply with environmental regulations. You might work for govern...
GIS Specialist
A GIS Specialist uses Geographic Information Systems to analyse spatial data and create detailed maps and models. You might work in fields such as...
Land Use Planner
A Land Use Planner assesses and designs the allocation of land resources for urban and rural areas. You might work for local councils, government a...
Transport Planner
A Transport Planner develops and implements transport strategies to improve efficiency, safety, and accessibility across various transport systems....
Urban Planner
An Urban Planner creates strategies for the use of land in particular geographical areas. You might assess the future needs of an area and take int...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
