Master of Environmental Planning
Improve your knowledge of planning and produce your own research when you study towards a Master of Environmental Planning at the University of Waikato. You'll build on your undergraduate and graduate qualifications in this field.
During your Master of Environmental Planning (MEP), you'll develop your knowledge and skills relating to both the theory and practical applications of planning.
Your research skills will build to an advanced level, and you'll gain a broad and in-depth understanding of knowledge relating to this specialist area. Throughout this degree, you'll refine your ability to show independent critical judgement.
Collaboration with Planning Professionals
During the MEP programme, you'll go to guest lectures, 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.
Career Opportunities
Once you've completed your MEP, you'll be qualified to work in a range of different jobs. You may be passionate about research, and want to work in a research-focused role in either the public or private sector. Maybe you'd prefer to work for a professional planning consultancy or in a local or central government agency. You may like to work for an iwi authority or a natural resource user.
Key information
| Years: | 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Study Locations: | Hamilton |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): |
$7,418 - $8,888 per year
See if you're eligible for fees-free study in your first year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $38,915 (120 points) per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
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Entry requirements
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To be admitted to the MEP, you must have completed one of the following and have achieved a satisfactory grade average – normally at least B:
- A Bachelor of Environmental Planning
- A Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours in Resources and Environmental Planning, or a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Planning
- An approved qualification, including or together with, approved graduate papers in the field of Resources and Environmental Planning and evidence of at least two years’ work experience in a relevant field.
You also need to have appropriate supervision arranged. Please consult the Environmental Planning Graduate Advisor ([email protected]) for specific admission criteria.
Please see the MEP Regulations.
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Contacts
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Graduate Support
Phone: 0800 800 145 or +64 7 838 4080
Email: [email protected]
Environmental Planning Graduate Student Advisor:
Email: [email protected]
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