Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) BUrbPlan(Hons)
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A course by
University of Auckland
New Zealand’s only undergraduate Urban Planning programme, the BUrbPlan(Hons) equips students with skills in urban design, planning law, sustainability, and strategic development to creatively address real-world urban issues.
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand the role of urban planning
Analyse how town and city structures impact economic, environmental, social, and cultural outcomes.
Apply design and creative skills
Use creativity and studio-based practice to address real-world urban and environmental challenges.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) programme at the University of Auckland prepares students to play a pivotal role in designing and planning New Zealand’s urban environments. Over four years, students gain an understanding of the economic, environmental, social, and cultural elements that influence city structures and public spaces. The degree blends critical analysis with creativity, offering studio courses, interaction with industry professionals, and a significant honours dissertation project in the final year.
Course Content
- Introduction to urban planning concepts and structure of cities
- Policy and legislation in urban development
- Creative and design skills through studio courses
- Land use principles
- Sustainable urban development
- Māori and Pacific planning priorities
- Urban design concepts
- Legal and economic aspects of planning
- Negotiation, mediation, and project management
- Urban economics
- Urban infrastructure and transportation planning
- Urban policy analysis and research skills
- Resource consents and implementation
- Smart city planning
- Honours dissertation/research project
Entry Requirements
University entrance
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