La Trobe University's accredited Master of Planning offers a unique opportunity to excel in this high-demand field, and will develop students' advanced knowledge of complex planning processes and learn how to create sustainable towns, cities and regions.
Applicants can explore the big issues in planning. In this comprehensive planning degree, they will examine the latest social, economic and environmental trends and explore the latest research on planning best practice. Graduates will learn how to design innovative solutions to existing and emerging problems, and understand how to transform key policies for urban, regional and rural communities in Australia and overseas.
Students can pursue any area of interest and gain high-level skills when they choose a specialisation, such as community planning, and urban and regional planning. They will graduate with a specialisation on their academic transcript, so future employers can recognise their expertise.
In this multidisciplinary degree, graduates will also choose from a wide range of electives so they can explore the subjects that interest them the most. They can explore complementary subjects from La Trobe University's international relations, civil engineering and public for their dream career.
Students will develop their professional portfolio, expand their networks and build their experience while they study. In this highly practical degree, they will have the opportunity to work on live projects for local councils and government agencies, and directly shape policies that affect real-life decisions.
