Course details

Postgraduate Certificate in Planning – PGCertPlan
NZQF Level 8

About the course

The Postgraduate Certificate in Planning is the first half of the Postgraduate Diploma in Planning. When you graduate from this qualification, you could have the opportunity to go on to the Postgraduate Diploma in Planning. You could also go on to the internationally recognised professional qualification – the Master of Resource and Environmental Planning.

Flexible learning

You can study in block mode and by distance learning using Massey’s online learning platform. You can complete your studies while still working, which can reduce the financial strain of making a career change.

Further study

Once you’ve completed your Postgraduate Certificate in Planning you could possibly go on to postgraduate study such as a Postgraduate Diploma in Planning or Master of Resource and Environmental Planning.

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 Postgraduate Certificate in Planning you will have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree.

You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University. 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and your admission qualification was not completed at a university where English is the medium of instruction, you shall have achieved an IELTS of at least 7.0 with no band less than 6.0 within the preceding 5 years.

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

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 some undergraduate and all 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.

More information

Official regulations

To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for 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.

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.


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