Master of Environmental Planning
Course details
About the course
The Master of Environmental Planning involves advanced study in urban and environmental planning. The degree is suitable for those seeking to have planning as a professional career (taught Masters) or as a pathway to doctoral studies (research Masters). During your Master of Environmental Planning (MEP), you'll develop your knowledge and skills relating to both the theory and practical applications of planning. Our comprehensive MEP taught programme (180 points) is open to graduates from a full range of bachelor’s degrees, including subjects related to social sciences or sciences. The taught MEP is comprised of taught papers only meaning that you can improve your career prospects or switch your focus and potential earnings regardless of your previous academic experiences. You will gain all the required foundational knowledge and skills to pursue a career in planning in New Zealand or overseas. Alternatively, you can enrol in a 120 points research MEP which gives you the opportunity to engage in independent (supervised) research in a wide range of interdisciplinary planning topics (e.g., climate change adaptation, green infrastructure, housing, heritage, population and urbanisation growth, indigenous planning, resilience to natural hazards, biodiversity conservation), providing you with a gateway to a higher research degree. During the MEP programme, you'll learn from guest lecturers, attend workshops and enjoy field trips where a range of professionals share their expertise. The Environmental Planning programme has enjoyed longstanding and active links with these professionals. The teaching staff are connected with relevant networks such as the New Zealand Planning Institute, City and Regional Councils, central government agencies, and private consultants. Collaboration is encouraged and the MEP helps build close relations between Programme members and employers, whether they be in environmental agencies or resource-use industries. These links help with addressing practical environmental problems. Our graduates work across a wide range of public and private organisations, including: - Resource management and development consultancies - Aotearoa and abroad - Local councils and national government agencies - Iwi and hapū organisations - Environmental or heritage conservation groups - Urban strategy and design consultancies - Transport planning organisations - Housing authorities
About the provider
The University of Waikato, located in the central North Island cities of Hamilton and Tauranga, is an internationally recognised tertiary institution offering degree programmes designed to produce job-ready graduates. Each year, the University provides more than 2,000 industry placements and internship opportunities, believing its students benefit from the chance to put the theory they have learnt in classrooms, into practice in a real-world employment environment. When students choose to study at waikato, they gain a globally recognised education. In 2019, the QS World University Rankings placed the University of Waikato 266th in the world, an improvement of 135 places in five years. The University is also in the top 5% of all globally ranked institutions for research impact, meaning their research is among some of the most influential in the world.