Master of Planning
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
Communities in both urban and rural contexts are facing a range of environmental, economic and social pressures. These have increased the demand for qualified planning professionals with excellent problem-solving skills.
Study for free
If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
About this programme
This degree is accredited with the New Zealand Planning Institute, which enhances your career prospects in Aotearoa-New Zealand and internationally.
Lincoln University’s Master of Planning significantly deepens the skills needed to join an exciting, future-oriented profession working in the fields of urban, regional and environmental planning. You’ll also expand your understanding of the contexts and implications of planning through a Māori perspective and how an indigenous context influences your approach. There is also the option to specialise in water, energy, landscape, transport, resilience or international development.
Visit What Is Planning to watch a short video about the planning profession.
The online version of this programme is not available to onshore international students (those currently in New Zealand).
How you’ll grow
- By building advanced knowledge of urban, rural, regional and environmental planning concepts
- Through weaving planning theory and practice into application across a wide range of situations with different levels of governance
- Through developing your ability to engage in debate and research on current planning issues and challenges
- By becoming a graduate member of the New Zealand Planning institute (NZPI).
Career opportunities
With Lincoln University’s Master of Planning, you’ll be in demand to work for:
- city, district, and regional councils
- government departments
- iwi and Māori organisations
- developers and private consultancies
- NGOs, and
- academic institutions.
Planners work across a range of specialities, including:
- urban development
- transportation
- natural hazards management
- environmental policy
- rural and regional planning
- parks and recreation
- tourism, and
- freshwater and coastal management.
About the provider
Lincoln University is one of the eight government universities in New Zealand. Established in 1878, it is governed by the Lincoln University Council.
Based in Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand, Lincoln offers a unique experience, a perfect balance of student and academic life and a host of recreation activities around the region.
The institution is rated the 15th best small university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It is home to a diverse group of nearly 4,500 students who come from more than 80 different countries around the world.
Lincoln graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other New Zealand universities and the number of students graduating from Lincoln is higher than the national average.
Students can choose from a wide range of specialist courses from three faculties and one division – the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce; the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design; and the University Studies and English Language Division.
Lincoln has dedicated itself towards undertaking meaningful research that makes a globally positive impact. Its sustainable approach and commitment towards handling climate change issues have attracted many postgraduate students studying at the institution.
The university also engages in other land-based research and hosts a range of research centres, including food research and innovation, land, environment and people, wildlife management and conservation, and soil and environmental research.
The university shares ties with leading organisations as well as research centres, which help students gain additional skills and knowledge through practical learning experiences.
The Lincoln University Students' Association (LUSA) is an active student body that governs a variety of clubs and organisations on campus.