About the Graduate Certificate in Planning

If you're keen to boost your planning career, La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Planning is the perfect place to gain the latest knowledge in how to create sustainable towns, cities and regions.

Advance you career in this fast-growing industry as you learn about the big issues in planning. You'll build the skills, knowledge and confidence to navigate complex regulatory frameworks at local, state and federal government levels.

Explore the latest research on planning best practice and learn from award-winning professional planners. With only one core-choice subject, you can tailor your degree through electives in areas such infrastructure design; mobilities and transport planning; governance and public policy; and community consultation. You'll develop your professional portfolio, expand your networks and build your experience while you study.

Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Applicants who do not possess a degree but who produce evidence of equivalent academic ability and/or appropriate professional experience may be considered.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Credit for previous study (advanced standing)

Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.

The University will designate courses where there is only admission into Year 1 of the course. In these cases, there is limited credit. See list of limited entry courses.

To check if this course is available for credit, please visit the Advanced standing webpage.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

Estimated fees per year (2023):A$17 100 full course duration (per 60 credit points).
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships:Not available for this course

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

International scholarships

This course is not eligible for international scholarships.