Programme details

Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning

Learn Environmental Planning guided by respected academics and industry experts, and be inspired to create solutions for urban and environmental management challenges.

Course description

Numerous urban and environmental issues possess significant planning aspects and necessitate interdisciplinary approaches. Our qualifications acknowledge this need and empower students to create adaptable and interdisciplinary academic programs. Instruction will be provided by distinguished scholars and industry professionals who are leading the way in contemporary research and innovation concerning climate change adaptation, spatial development, coastal management, urban spatial analysis, Māori resource management, cultural landscapes, and biodiversity conservation.

The program emphasizes vocational training and is dedicated to cultivating graduates who are prepared for the workforce in accordance with professional standards. With strong ties to the broader Waikato region and international connections, our degrees equip students with essential planning knowledge and skills to effectively shape their future careers.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

Career Prospects

Career oppurtunities include working as:

-City Planner
-Environmental Planner
-Iwi Management Planner
-Policy Analyst or Advisor
-Project Manager
-Researcher
-Resource Consent Planner
-Reserves Planner
-Transport Planner
-Environmental Consultant
-Conservation officer

Entry requirements

Graduate diplomas are designed to offer the equivalent of a major in a field distinct from that of your initial degree. Eligibility may be granted to individuals who have not previously pursued a degree, provided they can show a genuine interest in the subject area and possess adequate academic capabilities. 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

Credits
120

Duration
1 year

Intakes

March, July

International fees
About $30,896 - $46,850 per year

Location

Qualification Type

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