Master of Planning
Politics & Policy
A course by
Lincoln University
Prepare for a professional career in urban, rural, regional, and environmental planning, accredited by the New Zealand Planning Institute. Study on campus or online, and specialise in areas like energy, water, transport, or indigenous development.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced planning knowledge
Build advanced knowledge in urban, rural, regional, and environmental planning principles and practices.
Integrate planning theory and practice
Apply planning theory and methods to diverse governance and real-world situations.
About This Course
The Master of Planning deepens your knowledge in urban, regional, and environmental planning, integrating a Māori perspective and problem-solving skills for contemporary challenges. Accredited by the New Zealand Planning Institute, the programme covers advanced planning theory and practice, impact assessment, environmental policy, law, and elective specialisations including water, energy, resilience, and indigenous planning. Graduates will be equipped to work with councils, government, iwi and Māori organisations, consultancies, NGOs, and more, addressing complex and evolving community needs.
Course Content
- Advanced Urban, Regional and Resource Planning
- Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment
- Advanced Professional Planning Methods and Practice
- Environmental Policy and Planning
- Group Case Study
- Advanced Resource Management and Planning Law
- Advanced Energy and Transport Planning
- Māori Resource Management or Indigenous Planning & Development
- Landscape Assessment
- Design Process and Critique
- Economics in Environmental Policy
- Advanced Geographic Information Systems
- Advanced Social Psychology of Wellbeing
- Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism
- Planning and Assessing International Development Projects
- Advanced Risk and Resilience
- Water Management, Policy and Planning
- 600-level electives from a wide range of master's degree topics
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Urban PlannerRegional PlannerEnvironmental PlannerPolicy AdvisorPositions in city, district and regional councilsRoles within government departmentsIwi and Māori organisationsPrivate consultanciesNGOsAcademic institutions
