Master of Environmental Planning

University of Waikato

Master's degree

Study Discipline: Environmental Science

Study Programme Details

City: Hamilton

Country: New Zealand

Admission Sessions: Autumn Session, Spring Session

Study Format: Full Time

Mode of Study: Fully on Site

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Programme Type

Master's degree

Duration

12 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

About this Study Course

Elevate your expertise in planning and delve into groundbreaking research with the Master of Environmental Planning at the University of Waikato. This program is a transformative journey building upon your undergraduate and graduate qualifications, providing a unique opportunity to shape the future of environmental planning.

Overview

Admission Requirements

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.
an Academic IELTS Overall score of at least 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band), or
a TOEFL iBT (Internet Based TOEFL) score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
a TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 90 with a Writing score of 21, or
a B grade or better at Level 8 in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English, or
a PTE Academic overall score of 56 with no band less than 46, or
a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) C1 Expert with an overall high pass and no less than a pass in each skill, or
a Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) B2 Communicator with 38-50 score per skill, or
awarded a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5), or
a Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III with a pass in all four components, or
a B2 First (formally known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
a C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) with an overall score of 176 and no bands below 169, or
a Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) minimum score of 59.

Experience a program structure that goes beyond conventional learning, offering a holistic understanding of planning principles. The unique aspects of the MEP program structure are designed to benefit students, providing a comprehensive perspective on environmental planning and its multifaceted applications.

Domestic $7,626 – $9,137 per year

International $40,860 per year

Future Career Outcomes

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.