Associate Degree in Urban and Regional Environments
La Trobe University
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This course has been cancelled
About
In our Associate Degree in Urban and Regional Environments, you’ll get hands-on skills in planning and design while building your understanding of sustainability from regional, urban and global perspectives.
You’ll gain real-world experience with community engagement and evaluation. Previous students have participated in a range of field trips, from country towns in rural Victoria to metropolitan cities in Asia and Europe. When you graduate you can apply to move directly into the third year of our Bachelor of Planning (Honours).
Areas of study
Urban and regional environments, urban and regional planning, .
Career opportunities
Junior and entry level roles in the planning and environment management departments of local and state governments, regional bodies, and the private sector. Possible roles include: planning assistant, planning administration officer, community property assistant.
Practical experience
During this course, you can participate in supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placement 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 Advanced (Band 2) or 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 Environmental Science, Economics, Financial Services, Geography, Legal Studies, Modern History, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Society and Culture or 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, 2024)
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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