Planning as the environmental profession: Waikato's MEP trains the people who administer New Zealand's resource-consent system, admits graduates from across the social and natural sciences, and starts in either March or July — with the Waikato River's co-management settlement as a live local case study.
Key facts
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Intake
Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July)
Curriculum modules
Environmental planning core — Resource management law and planning practice.
Taught electives — Social science and science options.
Research pathway option — 120-point research variant for qualified entrants.
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in a social science or science-related discipline
English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) for non-native speakers
Fees and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official page before applying.
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