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Master of Planning with Specialisation in Community Planning La Trobe University - Bendigo Campus La Trobe University - Bendigo Campus, Australia

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AUD 37000

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

If you've always wanted to help shape the world around you – or you're already working in planning and would like to advance your career – La Trobe's accredited Master of Planning offers a unique opportunity to excel in this high-demand field. Develop advanced knowledge of complex planning processes and learn how to create sustainable towns, cities and regions.

Explore the big issues in planning. How do we ensure communities have equitable access to housing, food, transport, education and healthcare? Can we make our communities safer and more resilient? And how can we ensure communities are meaningfully consulted about changes that affect them?

In this comprehensive planning degree, you'll examine the latest social, economic and environmental trends and explore the latest research on planning best practice. You'll 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.

Pursue your area of interest and gain high-level skills when you choose a specialisation, such as community planning, and urban and regional planning. You'll graduate with your specialisation on your academic transcript, so future employers can recognise your expertise.

In this multidisciplinary degree, you'll also choose from a wide range of electives so you can explore the subjects that interest you most. Passionate about politics, advocacy, public health or transport? Explore complementary subjects from La Trobe's international relations, civil engineering and public health departments, and develop the expertise you need for your dream career.

Develop your professional portfolio, expand your networks and build your experience while you study. In this highly practical degree, you'll have the opportunity to work on live projects for local councils and government agencies, and directly shape policies that affect real-life decisions. You'll complete a research thesis as part of your studies, which means you could study a PhD once you've successfully completed your Master's.

Learn from award-winning professional planners who have extensive industry experience and up-to-date knowledge of best practice. The Master of Planning is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), making it easier for employers to recognise your advanced skills and knowledge.

If you're keen to graduate faster, it may be possible to complete your degree in just 1 to 1.5 years (equivalent full-time study) if you've completed previous study or have experience in a related field.

Graduate ready to shape a better future your community, with a degree recognised by industry.


You'll learn:

  • Professional planning practice: Develop planning skills for working in a diverse range of urban, regional and rural environments.
  • Planning policy and law: Learn how to interpret and apply planning policies and frameworks. Understand how to promote sustainability and social equity.
  • Sustainable development principles: Understand key development principles and learn how to create sustainable towns and cities.
  • Spatial planning: Learn how to create liveable, designed environments. Create innovative solutions that balance economic considerations with cultural aspirations.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025, Jul 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    37000

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Scholarship criteria- La Trobe South Asia
     

    Scholarship-UG for India

    Eligibility High School Scoring Scholarship Amount
    65% to 74.99% 15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
    75% to 79.99% 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
    80% and Higher 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

     

    Scholarship- Post-Graduate for India

    Eligibility (LTU WAM) or equivalent Scholarship Amount
    60% to 69.99% 15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program.
    70% to 74.99% 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program
    75% and Higher 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program

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