This program is about teaching the systemic nature of the environment, whether it’s the political, economical or social. All these things play huge roles in influencing our environmental outcomes.

I chose RMIT for its practical components after consulting students from RMIT and other universities. RMIT has a strong emphasis on being work ready and provides a number of opportunities for you to make industry links.

Urban planning inspires me to think differently about the built environment and believe change is possible. For people who have been in the workplace for a long time already, I would really encourage them to undertake further study.

My work placement at the Victorian Government Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning DELWP allowed me to really put my learning into practice and understand the reality of life as a planner.