Community Planning And Development (Graduate Certificate)
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Graduate Certificate in Community Planning and Development
CRICOS course code
064198G
Length
6 months
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
Community planning and development is about working with and shaping cities, towns and rural areas and their social, economic and physical environments, to improve them as places to live. This course is designed specifically to provide education and training in the discipline from sub-professional to post-professional level, creating a pathway for those without formal planning qualifications. It emphasises contemporary issues such as change facilitation, sustainable development, climate change, Indigenous communities and water management within the context of a changing society in both urban and rural areas.
Course structure
Delivery modes are designed to assist students working full-time or part-time, or living away from the Bendigo campus. A signifcant component is based on intensive two-day workshops (usually Fridays and Saturdays), project work and and self-directed modules. Subjects include Negotiation, Mediation and Community Consultation, Research Methods for Planners, and Principles of Strategic Planning.
Contact hours
Research Methods for Planners involves two x two-day intensive workshops and weekly modules taking the student two-hours to complete; Principles of Strategic Planning- three 2-day intensive workshops; Negotiation, Mediation and Community Consultation - three 2-day intensive workshops.
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
8 760 (total)
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree or an approved international equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Additional information
There are a number of support services for international students. For further information please view
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/life/supportservices
Mid-year entry (July intake) is also available.
Career opportunities
Employment opportunities exist with governments including local governments, non-government organisations, research organisations and advocacy bodies. In the private sector there are roles such as community development and management, advocacy, research, public policy development, social and community planning. Graduates can also find themselves as part of multi-discipline teams in social and economic development projects in developed and developing countries.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/study/arts&planning_at_be.html
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au