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Professional urban planners play a critical role in shaping our urban environments – economically, environmentally, socially and culturally.
The Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) explores how towns, cities and public spaces can impact our lives. You will use both critical analysis and creativity to address real-world issues and implications of urban development.
With a BUrbPlan(Hons), you’ll be eligible to apply for membership to the New Zealand Planning Institute.
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If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.
No bands less than 5.5.
No bands less than 5.5.
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.
One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.
These are the grades required for guaranteed entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.
No bands less than 5.5.
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
The three common avenues for employment in urban planning are local government, central government and private practice. BUrbPlan(Hons) graduates generally start out assisting in all aspects of planning, and later choose to specialise in one domain, such as transport, consents, environmental planning or design.
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
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