PGCert - Environmental Planning as a subject
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Postgraduate certificates and diplomas provide the opportunity for continuing professional development in the same area as an original degree.
Environmental Planning at Waikato develops your knowledge of how human behaviour affects the environment. We'll inspire you to understand how social, economic and cultural aspects, and the physical environment contribute to problems and provide solutions.
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| Years: | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $17,950 - $22,875 per year |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
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| All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). *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. | |
Career opportunities
- City Planner
- Community Planner
- Compliance Officer
- Environmental Planner
- Environmental Educator
- Iwi Management Planner
- Policy Analyst or Advisor
- Private Consultant
- Project Manager
- Researcher
- Resource Consent Planner
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Papers
Papers available within Environmental Planning
Prescriptions for the PGCert(EnvPlan), PGDip(EnvPlan), BSocSc(Hons) and MEP
To complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Planning (PGCert(EnvPlan)) students must complete 60 points at 500 level, from ENVPL504, ENVPL509, ENVPL510, ENVPL512 and LEGAL535.
To complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Planning (PGDip(EnvPlan)) students must complete 120 points at 500 level, comprising ENVPL504, ENVPL508, ENVPL509, ENVPL510, ENVPL512, LEGAL535 and a further 30 points from papers listed for Environmental Planning.
To complete the BSocSc((Hons) EnvPlan)) students must complete 120 points at 500 level, from the papers listed for Environmental Planning.
To complete an MEP, students must normally complete 120 points at 500 level or above in papers listed for Environmental Planning, including either a 60-point dissertation (ENVPL592) or a 90-point thesis (ENVPL593) or 120-point thesis (ENVPL594). The degree includes the option of a practicum paper, which may be particularly suitable for those candidates employed in the planning profession. Students should note the prerequisite papers.
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Subject requirements
The Bachelor of Environmental Planning (BEP) is a professional accredited degree.
The Bachelor of Environmental Planning (BEP) is a professional accredited degree.
To complete the requirements of the BEP, students must complete:
Level 100: ENVPL100, ENVPL101 and MAORI102.
Level 200: ENVPL201, ENVPL203, GEOGY209, GEOGY219 and GEOGY228.
Level 300: ENVPL300, ENVPL302, ENVPL303 ENVPL306 and ENVPL309.
Level 400: ENVPL401, ENVPL402, ENVPL404, ENVPL406, ENVPL407 and ENVPL490.
as well as the following:
15 points from ARTSC101, ARTSC103, ARTSC105, ARTSC106 or ENSLA103.
30 points from BIOEB102, EARTH101, EARTH102, ECONS101, ECONS102, ENVSC101, GEOGY103, MAORI111 or POLSC102.
The three BEP streams and their requirements are:
Science and the Environment: 30 points from BIOEB102, EARTH101, EARTH102, ENVSC101; and ENVSC201; and 30 points from BIOEB202, EARTH221, EARTH231, EARTH241; and SCIEN300; and 30 points from BIOEB303, BIOEB304, BIOEB305, EARTH322, EARTH331, EARTH341 and EARTH342.
Society and the Environment: 30 points from ECONS101, ECONS102, GEOGY101, GEOGY102, POLSC102, SOCIO101, SOCPY100; and POPST201; and 30 points from ECONS200, ECONS202 or ECONS301, ECONS204 or ECONS307, PHILO217, POLCY212, POLSC211, SOCPY200; and one of GEOGY301 or POPST302; and 30 points from ANTHY325, ECONS301, ECONS303, ECONS307, GEOGY301, GEOGY309, GEOGY323, GEOGY328, POLCY318, POLSC327, SOCPY300 and SOCPY301.
Te Ara Taiao: Māori and the Environment: 30 points from MAORI111, MAORI112, MAORI150; and POPST201; and 30 points from MAORI202, MAORI203, MAORI211, MAORI212, MAORI250; and one of GEOGY301 or POPST302; and 30 points from ANTHY325, MAORI302, MAORI303, MAORI304, MAORI311, MAORI312, MAORI350.
Please note: For all graduate subject requirements check the information provided in the papers section above.
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