The Bachelor of Environmental Planning, accredited by the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI), acknowledges that environmental issues and their solutions encompass social, economic, and cultural aspects in addition to the natural and physical environment. This program offers practical industry experience through laboratories, workshops, and field excursions. Students will gain insights from guest lecturers and engage in hands-on activities, as well as participate in industry-related events such as resource management hearings, case law presentations, and simulated hearings. This degree is designed to be flexible and interdisciplinary, allowing students to tailor their study programs. It spans four years and equips graduates for a diverse array of career opportunities both in New Zealand and internationally.
Programme details
Bachelor of Environmental Planning
The Bachelor of Environmental Planning is a multidisciplinary, research-oriented program designed to equip you for a profession in urban and environmental planning.
Science and the Environment
Society and the Environment
Te Ara Taiao: Māori and the Environment
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights
This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
Career oppurtunities include working as:
-Environmental Planner
-City Planner
-Iwi Management Planner
-Policy Analyst or Advisor
-Researcher
-Project Manager
-Resource Consent Planner
-Reserves Planner
-Transport Planner
-Environmental Consultant
-Conservation officer
As an international student studying at undergraduate level, you are required to meet academic and English language entry requirements.
To be eligible for a bachelor’s programme, applicants typically need to have completed secondary education. However, the exact academic performance requirements may differ depending on the country of origin.
English Language requirements:
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5) |
| iBT (internet-based) TOEFL | 80 with a score of 21 in writing |
| iBT (home-based) TOEFL | 80 with a score of 21 in writing |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 105 |
| C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) | 169 and no bands below 162 |
| Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS) | B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill |
| NCUK English for Academic Purposes | Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page. |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) | Level 4 (Academic) |
| Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)) | Minimum score of 54 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42 |
| Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) | II with distinction in all four components |
| University of Waikato College | Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme |
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