How do I become a planner?
Becoming a planner involves completing a course at one of the tertiary institutions in Victoria.
Download the full version of the pathways diagram: How do I become a planner? (PDF - 74 KB)
Undergraduate – Degree
- Bachelor of Urban, Rural and Environmental Planning – LaTrobe University Bendigo
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Planning) or Double degree in Planning/Urban Design – RMIT University
- Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning – University of New England (Online)
- Bachelor of Environments – the University of Melbourne (3 years)
Undergraduate – Graduate Certificate / Diploma
- Graduate Diploma in Environment and Planning – RMIT University
- Graduate Certificate in Environment and Planning – RMIT University
- Graduate Diploma in Rural and Regional Planning – Bendigo (RGRRP)
- Graduate Certificate in Rural and Regional Planning – Bendigo (RCRRP)
- Diploma in Town Planning – University of New England (Online)
Postgraduate
- Masters of Social Science – Environment and Planning – RMIT University
- Master of Urban Planning – the University of Melbourne
Certificate Course other professional development
The Certificate IV in Local Government (Planning) has advanced to a double program to include a Certificate IV in Business to allow students more scope in their professional development. While the cost of the program is $5,100 most applicants from local government will probably be eligible to receive Commonwealth supported funding thereby substantially reducing the cost on the program.
Read the results of a survey of graduates who have undertaken the course.
Certificate IV survey results - March 2011 (PDF - 1.0 MB)
The course will be commencing on 25 March 2011 and late registrations will be accepted. For further information about the cost and eligibility contact Nigel Cousins on 0417 331 907.