Environmental Planning
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.
During your Environmental Planning studies, we'll involve you in a variety of other academic pursuits that enable you to understand the interdisciplinary nature of environmental issues. You'll take papers in the social and natural sciences and make direct connections between human behaviour, politics and the natural environment.
Learning isn't all in the classroom, either. We take frequent field trips to explore first-hand the impact humans have on the local environment. You'll do practical group research projects such as investigate urban regeneration of the Central Business District and study policy options to manage human impact on coastal dune systems.
If you study Environmental Planning under the Bachelor of Environmental Planning (BEP) then you will gain an internationally recognised qualification that is professionally accredited by the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI). This means our students gain employment in their area of interest and after graduation start jobs as planners, consultants, environmental protection officers, or policy analysts, and work for companies like Fonterra and Genesis Energy.
It's a vocational programme, which means you'll have the professional qualification, skills and expertise that will enable you to make a positive impact on the places you love and the places you live.
Key information
| Study Locations: | Hamilton, Tauranga, Online Papers offered differ by location. The Catalogue of Papers has full location info. |
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| Area of Study: |
Study Environmental Planning in these qualifications
Study Environmental Planning as a specialisation of
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Computing and Mathematical Sciences with Honours
- Bachelor of Environmental Planning
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Technology)
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
- Certificate
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Diploma
- Master of Arts
- Master of Arts (Applied)
- Master of Environmental Planning
- Master of Management Studies
- Master of Science
- Master of Science (Research)
- Master of Science (Technology)
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma
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
Papers
Available Environmental Planning papers
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| ARTSC103 | Rights and Reason | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton), 21A (Tauranga) & 21B (Hamilton) |
| Students will develop critical thinking skills by reasoning about human rights. Issues include rights-protection in difficult circumstances, who bears responsibility for protecting human rights, and armed intervention and torture in the name of human rights. | |||
| ARTSC105 | Language in Context | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton), 21A (Online) & 21B (Online) |
| Language in Context is an essential paper for students of a broad range of disciplines where language and communication are a focus. Students are given the tools to examine how human language reflects our histories, our social selves, and out immediate physical contexts. We observe how language is used to reinvent and to reinforce ... | |||
| ARTSC106 | Critical Social Science Research: The Crisis of Climate Change | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Online) |
| This paper is an introduction to critical social science research in Aotearoa New Zealand. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach spanning Indigenous and Feminist studies, political science and sociology, and is organised around the case study of climate change. | |||
| BIOEB102 | Introduction to Ecology and Biodiversity | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| An introduction to the principles of ecology and biodiversity. Topics include population, community and ecosystem ecology, conservation biology, and the structure, functioning and environmental responses of animals and plants. Examples will include New Zealand ecosystems and biota. | |||
| EARTH101 | Introduction to Earth System Sciences | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| A lecture and laboratory paper that explores the interacting processes that affect the surface of the Earth, producing landforms and resources, with a focus on physical processes. Topics covered include coastal processes and hazards; climate change; weathering; erosion and mass movement; soil formation; the hydrological cycle; rive... | |||
| EARTH102 | Discovering Planet Earth | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper explores the Earth's interior and its dynamic interaction with the crust, including: the major rocks and minerals; interpreting the rock record and geologic maps; the geological time scale and fossils; plate tectonics; volcanism; earthquakes. | |||
| ECONS101 | Business Economics and the New Zealand Economy | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton), 21A (Secondary School - Unistart), 21A (Tauranga), 21B (Hamilton), 21B (Waikato Pathways College) & 21X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper offers insights into the behaviour of consumers, firms and the government within the economy, giving students skills in analysing and predicting the actions of individuals and businesses. | |||
| ECONS102 | Economics and Society | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces selected economic models, with a focus on developing and applying critical thinking skills to a range of business and social issues and to economic policies. | |||
| ENSLA103 | English as an Additional Language: Effective Academic Writing | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton), 21A (Online), 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Online) |
| This paper covers research, approaches to and techniques for different writing genres, analysis of English text and discourse, and an understanding of issues in academic integrity. This paper is intended for students with English is an additional language. | |||
| ENVPL100 | Introduction to Environmental Planning | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on the built and natural environments of New Zealand. What are the big environmental issues? How should our towns and cities grow? Which natural resources require protection and how? Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of planning in order to provide an overview of the nature and purpose of pla... | |||
| ENVPL101 | Future Cities | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| Urban areas are under increased pressure from population growth, development, natural hazards and climate change. These pressures are set to continue into the future and pose considerable challenges for both planning new urban areas and retrofitting existing ones. This paper focuses on the planning challenges for urban areas in the... | |||
| ENVSC101 | Environmental Science | 15.0 | 21A (Tauranga), 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| A scientific study of the interaction between humans and the environment including climate change, utilisation and exploitation of natural resources and the effects of human activities on biological, chemical and physical processes that form resources and control ecosystems. | |||
| GEOGY101 | Sustainable Geographies | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton), 21B (Online) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| An introduction to the rich field of social and cultural geography with links to the UNDP Sustainable Development Goals. A foundation paper for second year papers on contemporary cultural geographies, health geographies, and Maori geographies. | |||
| GEOGY103 | Environment and Society | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21B (Online) |
| A critical exploration of intersections between human society and the environment. The course explores the ways in which different views and attitudes influence human interactions with the environment. Key themes include governance, management and development, which are addressed through issues such as climate change, population gr... | |||
| MAORI102 | He Hīnatore ki te Ao Māori: Introducing the Māori World | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton), 21A (Online), 21B (Hamilton), 21B (Online), 21G (Online) & 21X (Hamilton) |
| An introduction to the Maori world view, social organisation, cultural concepts, including Maori astronomy, and their relevance in a contemporary society. | |||
| MAORI111 | Te Reo Māori: Introductory 1 | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton), 21X (Hamilton) & 21X (Tauranga) |
| An introductory paper for students with little or no knowledge of the Maori language which provides basic everyday language such as: greetings, farewells, focusing on family relationships, numbers, time, shopping, talking about a trip and commands. | |||
| MAORI112 | Te Reo Māori: Introductory 2 | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton), 21X (Hamilton) & 21X (Tauranga) |
| This paper extends the language and communication skills developed in MAORI111 to include the language of mealtimes, instructions/commands, expression/idioms, describing clothing and parts of the body, and a variety of Marae protocol. | |||
| MAORI150 | Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton), 21A (Tauranga) & 21B (Hamilton) |
| This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into account the interplay of contextual issues of the time. | |||
| POLSC102 | New Zealand Politics and Policy | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| This paper provides a foundation for the study of political science and public policy, with a particular focus on the study of government, politics and policy in New Zealand. | |||
| SOCIO101 | Introduction to Sociology | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| This paper prepares students for further study in a range of social science subjects. It introduces the main sociological theories, concepts and practices that enable an understanding of contemporary societies. | |||
| SOCPY100 | Introduction to Social Policy | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21A (Tauranga) |
| This paper examines the values behind social policy and introduces students to some of the important issues and debates in New Zealand and other democratic societies. | |||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| BIOEB202 | Principles of Ecology | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| This paper covers the principles of ecology, including adaptation to the environment, intra- and inter-specific interactions, community and ecosystem dynamics, and biogeography. Weekend field trips and computer laboratory work are essential elements. | |||
| EARTH221 | Soil Science | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| An introduction to the nature, formation, and classification of soils, their physical, chemical, mineralogical, and biological properties, and issues of soil quality, land degradation and sustainable management. The paper also encompasses the properties, genesis, and distribution of the soils of New Zealand and their use. | |||
| EARTH231 | Water Resources, Weather and Climate | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| Introduction to physical processes that influence the distribution of water in space and time within Aotearoa-New Zealand. Topics include mid-latitude weather and atmospheric precipitation processes that ultimately affect the availability of water across Aotearoa-New Zealand's diverse landscapes: a description of surface water reso... | |||
| EARTH241 | Oceanography | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| This paper introduces students to the broad scale properties, issues, and research importance of the global ocean via the main disciplines of oceanography: particularly biological, chemical, geological and physical oceanography | |||
| ECONS200 | Understanding the Global Economy | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper focuses on developing understanding of contemporary global issues, including economic well-being, sustainable growth, emerging economies, world trade and globalisation. | |||
| ENVPL200 | Environmental Planning | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| This paper will introduce students to the nature of environmental planning and provide them with the knowledge and analytical skills they will need to understand the complex relationships between land, resources, and decision making in New Zealand and abroad. It will include discussions of contemporary issues such as climate change... | |||
| ENVPL201 | Introduction to Resource Management | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper is designed to provide students with an introduction to law and policy relevant to the practice of environmental planning and management in New Zealand. | |||
| ENVPL202 | Cartography and Spatial Analysis | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| Confidence in the use of information technologies are essential for most jobs involving geography and environmental planning. Lectures and computer lab exercises involving Excel and ArcGIS provide an introduction to GIS, GPS, cartography, databases, and spatial analysis. This a compulsory paper for the Environmental Planning Degree... | |||
| ENVSC201 | Environmental Monitoring | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| An introduction to reasons for, and design and implementation of, environmental monitoring in New Zealand. Skills in data collection, management, presentation, and interpretation are developed for a range of environments using both field data collection and published data-sets. | |||
| GEOGY209 | Health, People, Place | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| This paper draws on critical analysis of health, people and place to introduce contemporary developments in socio-cultural geography. Attention is paid to spatial well-being at a range of scales. | |||
| GEOGY219 | Māori Lands and Communities | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces students to Maori geographical perspectives and examines key events that shape Maori communities and their relationships to land, water and other taonga. | |||
| MAORI202 | Ngā Iho Matua: Māori Philosophy | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper examines the philosophical underpinnings of seminal tikanga Maori concepts, and their influence both historically and in contemporary Maori culture. | |||
| MAORI203 | Decolonising Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21A (Online) |
| The paper looks at the detrimental effects that research has historically had on Indigenous peoples and the relatively recent creation of research methodologies by Indigenous peoples to counteract Imperial research, and to empower and decolonise. | |||
| MAORI211 | Te Reo Māori: Intermediate 1 | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton), 21A (Secondary School - Unistart), 21X (Hamilton) & 21X (Tauranga) |
| This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI112, developing a complexity in language skills required in the communication of detailed travel directions, describing internal and external characteristics of a person and describing objects. | |||
| MAORI212 | Te Reo Māori: Intermediate 2 | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton), 21B (Secondary School - Unistart), 21X (Hamilton) & 21X (Tauranga) |
| This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI211, developing further language skills required in Maori for communication about feelings, emotions, and describing the weather. | |||
| MAORI250 | Māori Politics | 15.0 | 21B (Online) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| This paper examines Maori and Indigenous politics in a broad sense, from key ideas such as sovereignty, tino rangatiratanga, and autonomy, through to crucial forms of resistance via various political structures including local, Iwi, national and global Indigenous movements. | |||
| PHILO217 | Environmental Ethics | 15.0 | 21H (Online) |
| A study of ethical questions about the relation of humans to the rest of the natural world, including the attribution of value and rights to the non-human world and ethical issues in environment and development. | |||
| POLCY212 | Power, Politics and Policy Analysis | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21A (Online) |
| This paper introduces students to public policy analysis. Students focus on the role of politics, public participation and policy in addressing society's big problems, how they are framed and defined, and how solutions are developed and implemented within the context of the policy process. | |||
| POLSC211 | Political Systems around the World | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| The paper introduces the comparative study of political institutions, the study of the politics of a number of countries, their similarities and differences, from established democracies to authoritarian regimes. | |||
| POPST201 | Population Studies | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21A (Online) |
| This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of Population Studies. Students will develop a sound understanding of the demographic drivers of population change and composition, while exploring some of the rich theories and methodological approaches which comprise Population Studies. | |||
| SOCPY200 | Social Policy and Social Issues | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21A (Tauranga) |
| The paper continues the study of social policy at 200 level. The focus of this paper is on the welfare state, the policy cycle as well as social problems, such as poverty. | |||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHY325 | Māori Heritage Management | 15.0 | 21G (Hamilton) |
| The paper is concerned with interpreting and protecting the Maori cultural landscape, particularly in relation to current legislation, the Treaty of Waitangi settlement process, and issues of iwi/hapu. | |||
| BIOEB303 | Terrestrial Ecology | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21A (Tauranga) |
| This paper explores ecological theory to understand the dynamics, functioning, and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems in New Zealand and across the globe. Labs, workshops, and a weekend field trip are core components of this paper. | |||
| BIOEB304 | Freshwater Ecology | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21A (Tauranga) |
| An introduction to the ecology of lakes and rivers. Topics covered include the structure and function of major freshwater communities, fish and fisheries, human impacts and the management of inland waters. | |||
| BIOEB305 | Marine Ecology | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| An introduction to the structure and functioning of marine ecosystems. The paper explores the fundamentals of ecology (e.g. disturbance/recovery, recruitment, organism interactions with their environment, nutrient cycles, limits on productivity) in a marine setting. We also cover human impacts on marine environments including fishe... | |||
| EARTH322 | Soil and Water Management | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper integrates an understanding of land/soil and water processes that occur at paddock to catchment to national scales. A focus is on management practices that optimise resource use for productive purposes with attention to avoidance or minimisation of environmental effects. Topics include soil degradation, soil fertility, ... | |||
| EARTH331 | Hydrology and Water Resources | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces students to the techniques of both resource and hazard analysis of fresh water. There is focus on groundwater modelling for resource studies, at the regional level and for analysis of pumped wells. There are also aspects of surface water application, including hydro power studies. Hazard aspects will include t... | |||
| EARTH341 | Coastal Oceanography | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21A (Tauranga) |
| This paper focuses on the physical oceanography of the coastal zone. Topics include estuarine circulation, wind driven currents on the shelf, longwaves, resonance, seiching, methodologies for quantifying processes and coastal responses, waves and surfzone processes. | |||
| EARTH342 | Coastal Geomorphology and Management | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| This paper focuses on understanding of coastal processes, sediments, and evolution of coastal landforms as a basis for coastal management. Topics covered include coastal sediments and processes; coastal landforms, their origin and evolution; coastal hazards and their mitigation; and case studies of coastal issues. | |||
| ECONS301 | Economic Growth and Wellbeing | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers the main macroeconomic models. There is analysis of the design and impact of macroeconomic policy, including implication for economic growth and wellbeing. | |||
| ECONS303 | Applied Quantitative Research Methods | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| This paper provides essential quantitative skills for analysing empirical data, evaluating causal effects of actual or proposed interventions and predicting economic and financial outcomes. It will also help to prepare students for graduate studies in economics. | |||
| ECONS307 | Economics of Land, Water and Environment | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides students with a detailed understanding of the role of economic analysis in solving real world environmental problems including pollution, sustainable development, resource scarcity, and climate change. | |||
| ENVPL300 | Planning in Aotearoa New Zealand | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides students with a practical understanding of the broad range of different types of contemporary urban planning which occurs in New Zealand cities, towns and regions. | |||
| ENVPL301 | Planning for Sustainability | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| This paper critically examines the concept of sustainability, discusses the various environmental pressures, such as climate change, and explores current best practice responses from global to local scales. | |||
| ENVPL302 | Māori Resource Management | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces Maori principles of resource management and examines their relevance to contemporary planning processes. | |||
| ENVPL303 | Environmental Assessment and Policy | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| This is a project-based paper that provides an understanding of how environmental assessments are prepared, and used to assist decision-making and inform policy implementation for complex environmental problems such as climate change impacts, freshwater quality, and environmental pollution. | |||
| GEOGY301 | Disasters and Development | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| Development has a significant influence on the way in which hazards impact on people, and the occurrence of disasters alters the scope of development. This paper identifies the value of focusing on disaster reduction and sustainable development as part of the same agenda. Addressing the importance of approaching and applying a disa... | |||
| GEOGY309 | Gender, Place and Culture | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper is a forum for debate in critical geographies of difference. Key concerns are intersections between gender, ethnicity, nationality and other social divisions in relation to place and environment. | |||
| GEOGY323 | Indigenous Geographies | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| This paper focuses on indigenous experiences of imperialism and colonialism. It places into comparative context the impacts of colonial processes upon indigenous communities and their lands and resources. | |||
| GEOGY328 | Geographical Information Systems | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton), 21A (Online) & 21B (Block - Tauranga) |
| GIS is used widely in a range of industries and government agencies, and graduates competent in GIS are sort after for employment. This paper is compulsory for the GIS minor and covers all aspects of GIS analysis, including remote sensing and model building. ArcGIS Pro is used in the labs and students have the opportunity to instal... | |||
| MAORI302 | Mātauranga Māori, Indigenous Knowledges | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21A (Tauranga) |
| This paper looks at the influence and forms that Matauranga Maori has had and has taken in various postcolonial formations, including in science and research, education, policy and social reform. | |||
| MAORI303 | Critical Indigenous Theory | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| This paper looks at the key theoretical influences, from Marxism to post-structuralism, upon critical Indigenous studies and the most significant writings by those Indigenous scholars who have chosen to engage with critical theory. | |||
| MAORI304 | Sustainability in Māori, Pacific and Indigenous Contexts | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper looks at Indigenous epistemological formations of sustainability as one of the most pressing issues for Indigenous peoples particularly in the Pacific, and also as a concept where Indigenous peoples can be prominent in influencing discourses. | |||
| MAORI311 | Te Reo Māori: Advanced 1 | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton), 21X (Hamilton) & 21X (Tauranga) |
| I tua atu o MAORI212, arotahi ai tenei akoranga ki te whakahohonu, whakawhanui ake i te reo me nga pukenga o te akonga ki te tuhituhi, ki te whakawhitiwhiti korero, ki te whakaatu me te whakamarama i nga kaupapa rereke o nga horopaki o te ao tawhito, te ao hou hoki. This paper builds on the language acquired in MAORI212 further dev... | |||
| MAORI312 | Te Reo Māori: Advanced 2 | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton), 21X (Hamilton) & 21X (Tauranga) |
| I tua atu o MAORI311, ko ta tenei pepa he ata kuhu ki roto i etahi rangahau e hangai nei ki te whaikorero me te karanga, waihoki, ka kuhuna nga kano ahuatanga o te reo tonu, ara te kiwaha, te whakatauki me nga tongikura. I ko atu i enei, ka arohaehaetia nga manukura Maori. This paper builds on the language acquired in MAORI311 broa... | |||
| MAORI350 | Mana Motuhake | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| A critical analysis investigating tribal reconfigurations of mana motuhake in the 21st century, focusing in particular on economic, environmental, cultural and political development. | |||
| POLCY318 | Global Environmental Politics and Policy | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper explores contemporary debates on environmental politics, sustainability, justice, and environmental governance. It examines the political processes underpinning the search for cooperative solutions to environmental dilemmas, including climate change. | |||
| POPST302 | Exploring Population Change | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Online) |
| This paper applies methods for measuring population size, composition and change, which are used extensively for understanding population issues in public policy, human resource planning, forecasting and business planning. | |||
| SCIEN300 | Science Communication | 15.0 | 21G (Hamilton) |
| This paper discusses different ways in which science can be communicated by scientists to others. It gives students opportunities to practise verbal, written, visual and other forms of communication. | |||
| SOCPY300 | Social Policy | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) & 21B (Tauranga) |
| This paper provides students with experience of the ways in which policy is formulated and enacted. Theoretical perspectives are consolidated and extended to enhance opportunities for employment in the social policy field. | |||
400 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| ENVPL401 | Planning Theory | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| This paper discusses the various theories that influence how we plan our world. It will cover issues such as power, justice, governance, politics, neoliberalism, marxism, gender, democracy and environmental racism. | |||
| ENVPL402 | Plan and Consents | 15.0 | 21X (Block) |
| This paper is designed to provide students with skills and experience in the application of resource management plans and the resource consent process under the RMA. Students are engaged in experiential learning relevant to the practice of environmental planning and management in New Zealand. | |||
| ENVPL404 | Plan Making | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| Students gain a comprehensive understanding of plan development processes and develop skills relevant to plan making in professional planning practice. | |||
| ENVPL406 | Planning Law | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper is designed to provide students with strong knowledge of the legal context of planning relevant to the practice of environmental planning and management in New Zealand. | |||
| ENVPL407 | Professional Planning Skills | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21B (Hamilton) |
| This is a practical, workshop-based paper which provides students with an understanding of a range of practical skills used by planners in professional planning practice, including negotiation; plan interpretation and assessment skills; and developing an understanding of the roles and expertise of technical experts in planning. | |||
| ENVPL490 | Directed Study | 30.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth study of a contemporary issue relating to environmental planning theory and/or practice. | |||
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
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| ENVPL502 | Environmental Planning: Practicum | 30.0 | 21X (Hamilton) |
| This paper is conducted in the workplace with supervision from University staff and a workplace supervisor or mentor. The aims of the paper are to broaden the student's practical planning experience, so that they develop confidence and sound judgement as autonomous planning professionals. The paper involves regular reflection on,... | |||
| ENVPL504 | Plan Making | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| Students gain a comprehensive understanding of plan development processes and develop skills relevant to plan making in professional planning practice. | |||
| ENVPL505 | Māori Environmental Management | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| This paper aims to extend student understanding of key concepts, principles and methods relevant to Maori environmental management. Students who complete this paper will be expected to show an understanding or Maori perspectives on environmental management and be aware of the diversity within the Maori world. The paper has a focu... | |||
| ENVPL506 | Planning Law | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge of the legal context of planning relevant to the practice of environmental planning and management in New Zealand. | |||
| ENVPL507 | Professional Planning Skills | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This course develops specific professional skills required by planners and other professionals working in planning-related roles, and extends students' understanding of the multi-disciplinary context of environmental planning, including negotiation; plan interpretation and assessment skills; and developing an understanding of the r... | |||
| ENVPL508 | Plan and Consents | 15.0 | 21X (Block) |
| This paper is designed to provide students with skills and experience in the application of resource management plans and the resource consent process under the RMA. Students are engaged in experiential learning relevant to the practice of environmental planning and management in New Zealand. | |||
| ENVPL510 | Planning Theory | 15.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| This paper discusses the various theories that influence how we plan our world. It will cover issues such as power, justice, governance, politics, neoliberalism, marxism, gender, democracy and environmental racism. | |||
| ENVPL589 | Directed Study | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton), 21B (Hamilton) & 21X (Hamilton) |
| This paper will provide students with the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| ENVPL590 | Directed Study | 30.0 | 21A (Hamilton) & 21B (Hamilton) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| ENVPL591 | Dissertation | 30.0 | 21I (Hamilton) & 21X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| ENVPL592 | Dissertation | 60.0 | 21X (Hamilton) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| ENVPL593 | Environmental Planning Thesis | 90.0 | 21X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| ENVPL594 | Environmental Planning Thesis | 120.0 | 21X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| GEOGY520 | Human Dimensions of Environmental Change | 30.0 | 21B (Hamilton) |
| This paper examines the increasing risks imposed on human communities by global environmental change such as global warming and the occurrence of so-called natural disasters. The paper establishes a platform for the critical analysis of these processes by introducing students to important theoretical developments including the role... | |||
| GEOGY538 | Automated Spatial Analysis using Geographic Information Systems | 15.0 | 21X (Block) |
| Automated GIS, using programming or scripts, are extremely powerful compared to the 'point and click' environment, and are the most practical method for the spatial analysis of large data sets. GIS professionals are expected have the skills to write their own scripts, as well as execute and manipulate existing scripts. In this pape... | |||
| GEOGY548 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems Modelling | 15.0 | 21X (Block) |
| This paper provides a close examination of contemporary GIS modelling. GIS is used for a range of applications and in this paper students gain practical experience and understanding of many of these. Students are given the opportunity to develop GIS models in their choice of application. This paper is required for the graduate spec... | |||
| GEOGY558 | Applied Geographic Information Systems for Research and Planning | 15.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| GIS is used widely in a range of industries and government agencies, and graduates competent in GIS are sort after for employment. This paper is designed as an introduction to GIS for graduate students and is co-taught with GEOGY328. It covers all aspects of GIS analysis, including remote sensing and model building. ArcGIS Pro is u... | |||
| MAORI502 | Sustainable Resource Issues | 30.0 | 21A (Online) |
| This paper examines contemporary issues facing natural resource management among indigenous peoples with a particular focus on the experiences of Maori and Pacific peoples. | |||
| POLSC537 | Environmental Politics and Public Policy | 30.0 | 21A (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces students to the complexities and challenges of environmental policy processes, and develops skills in scholarly research on environmental policy making. A significant focus of the paper is on analysing and understanding the complex intersections of institutions, culture, science and technology, and systems of ... | |||
900 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENVPL900 | Environmental Planning PhD Thesis | 120.0 | 21X (Hamilton) |
| No description available. | |||
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The Bachelor of Environmental Planning (BEP) is a professional degree.
The Bachelor of Environmental Planning (BEP) is a professional degree. Environmental Planning is also available as a major for the BA and the BSocSc. Environmental Planning may also be taken as a second major or as a minor, subject to academic approval of the Faculty in which the student is enrolled.
To complete Environmental Planning as a single major for the BA or BSocSc, students must gain 135 points, including 105 points above 100 level and 60 points at 300 level or above. Students must complete ENVPL100, ENVPL101, ENVPL200, ENVPL201, ENVPL202, ENVPL300, ENVPL301, ENVPL302, and ENVPL303.
To complete Environmental Planning as part of a double major, students must gain 120 points, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete ENVPL100, ENVPL101, ENVPL200, ENVPL201, ENPL202, and 45 points from ENVPL300, ENVPL301, ENVPL302, and ENVPL303.
To complete a minor in Environmental Planning, students must complete 60 points comprised of ENVPL100, ENVPL200, ENVPL201, and 15 points from ENVPL300, ENVPL301, ENVPL302 and ENVPL303.
To complete the Bachelor of Environmental Planning (BEP), students must complete the compulsory papers listed in the regulations for the degree as well as the requirements of a stream.
To complete the requirements of the BEP student must complete:
15 points from ARTSC101, ARTSC102, ARTSC103, ARTSC105, or ENSLA103
30 points from BIOEB102, EARTH101, EARTH102, ECONS101, ECONS102, ENVSC101, GEOGY103, POLSC102 or MAORI111
and all of the following:
Level 100: ENVPL100, ENVPL101, MAORI102
Level 200: ENVPL200, ENVPL201, ENVPL202, GEOGY209, GEOGY219
Level 300: ENVPL300, ENVPL301, ENVPL302, ENVPL303, ENVPL304
Level 400: ENVPL401, ENVPL402, ENVPL403, ENVPL404, ENVPL490
The requirements for the three streams 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, GEOGY103, POLSC102, SOCIO101, SOCPY100; and POPST201; and 30 points from ECONS200, ECONS202/301, ECONS204/307, PHILO217, POLSC211, POLCY212, SOCPY200; and one of POPST302 or GEOGY301; and 30 points from ANTHY325, ECONS301, ECONS307, ECONS303, GEOGY301, GEOGY309, GEOGY323, GEOGY328, POLSC327, POLSC318, SOCPY300 and SOCPY301.
Te Ara Taiao: Maori and the Environment: 30 points from MAORI111, MAORI112, MAORI150; and POPST201; and 30 points from MAORI202, MAORI203, MAORI211, MAORI212, MAORI250; and one of POPST302 or GEOGY301; and 30 points from ANTHY325, MAORI302, MAORI303, MAORI304, MAORI311, MAORI312, MAORI350.
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Note: The Bachelor of Environmental Planning is an accredited degree, but the Environmental Planning major in the BSocSc is not an accredited programme.
Please note: For all graduate subject requirements check the information provided in the papers section above.
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