Diploma
Global warming and growing populations continue to impact both natural and urban environments. There is a growing demand in both the government and private sector for passionate professionals who can help create sustainable spaces and places.*
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:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 5 - Diploma.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Diploma in Urban and Regional Environments, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ABS0WOM 1 0 CLIMATE, SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY ENV1CSS 1 15 EXPLORING LIVING ENVIRONMENTS PLA1ELE 1 15 INTRODUCING PLAN MAKING PLA1ISP 1 15 MAPPING, ANALYSING AND VISUALISING DATA GEG1MAV 1 15 SOCIETY, PEOPLE AND PLACE GEG1SPP 1 15
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ECONOMIC ISSUES AND PUBLIC POLICY BUS1BUE 1 15 INTRODUCTION TO ABORIGINAL AUSTRALIA ABS1IAA 1 15 POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICS POL1PPE 1 15 READING AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPES OED1RAL 1 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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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: