Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) (BUrbPlan(Hons))
Civil
A course by
University of Auckland
New Zealand’s only undergraduate urban planning programme, the Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) (BUrbPlan(Hons)) prepares students for a career shaping cities, towns, and public spaces through a blend of critical analysis, studios, and engagement with industry.
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply critical analysis and creative thinking to urban planning problems
Graduates will be able to address real-world issues in urban development using critical analysis and creative design methods.
Demonstrate understanding of urban policy and planning law
About This Course
The Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) at the University of Auckland is a four-year honours degree that trains future urban planners to address real-world challenges in city design, policy, and sustainable urban development. Emphasising both creativity and critical analysis, the programme covers social, economic, cultural, and environmental influences on cities. Students gain practical experience through studio courses focused on land use, policy, legal frameworks, urban design, and Māori and Pacific planning priorities. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the New Zealand Planning Institute, and often work in government, NGOs, or private urban planning practice.
Course Content
- Urban planning principles and theory
- City and urban structure
- Urban policy and legislation, including planning law
- Studio-based design and land use projects
- Sustainable urban development
- Māori and Pacific planning priorities
- Urban design concepts
- Urban infrastructure and transportation planning
- Environmental and social justice
- Urban economics
- Project management, negotiation, and mediation
- Resource consents and evaluation
- Smart city planning
- Research project and honours dissertation
- General Education requirement
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Urban PlannerPolicy AdvisorUrban DesignerPlanning Consultant
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ConstructionGovernmentDesignEnvironment
