Master of Resource and Environmental Planning – MRP
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
Become a highly respected planning professional with Massey’s Master of Resource and Environmental Planning. This postgraduate qualification is accredited by the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI). It will give you practice-focused learning, field trips and guest speakers to develop or hone the skills you’ll need as a professional planner.
Shape the future
As a planner, you could work in a diverse range of workplaces. You’ll get perspectives on both the natural and urban environment. This will make you a well-rounded professional capable of working anywhere in the world. There’s a strong emphasis on developing critical skills that will ensure you can respond to the rapid change in our political, urban and resource environments. The knowledge and skills you develop will help future-proof your career.
Study in an established environment of excellence
This qualification is recognised internationally. You’ll learn from staff who are planning practitioners and leaders in their chosen research fields.
Flexible learning
The Master of Resource and Environmental Planning is the only accredited planning degree you can do wherever you live. Most students complete their degree while in the workplace. This reduces the financial strain of making a career change.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Master of Resource and Environmental Planning you will have been awarded or qualified for:
- a bachelor’s degree with at least a B grade average across the highest level courses, or
- the Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning, with at least a B+ grade average across the highest level courses, or
- the Postgraduate Diploma in Planning with at least a B grade average (Professional Pathway) or a B+ grade average (Research Pathway).
If you have a Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning with a B+ average from Massey University or Postgraduate Diploma in Planning with a B grade average from Massey University as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification.
You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey's English language competency requirements.
If English is not your first language and the admission qualification was not completed at a University where English is the medium of instruction, you must have achieved an IELTS of at least 7 with no band less than 6 within the preceding 5 years.
Time limits for Honours, Distinction and Merit
Where your qualification is completed within the stated time limit and to a high standard, you may be able to graduate with a class of Honours.
- Look for information under ‘Student Progression’ in the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas and Postgraduate Certificates.
- Contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
Prior learning, credit and exemptions
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button on this page.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Maximum time limits for completion
There are maximum time limits to complete postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the qualification if you wish to continue your studies.
All requirements must be completed within 6 years of first enrolling in the Master of Resource and Environmental Planning degree.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations or this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Postgraduate Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, and Postgraduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa is a leading New Zealand university, world-renowned for unique practical qualifications, ground-breaking research, and online courses.
Each year over 5,000 international students from more than 100 countries find a warm welcome at Massey. We are ranked in the top 250 universities in the world by QS World Rankings and have a well-established reputation for academic leadership, research excellence and innovative teaching.