Urban Planning
Design and plan our community spaces, cities, and built environments with the Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours).
Why study with us
- The BUrbPlan(Hons) is a professional qualification, recognised for membership of the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).
- We cultivate real-world environments and experiences through studio-based tuition and project work.
- Our courses stimulate creativity, critical thinking, design, and analysis.
- Our approach is holistic and thorough. We prepare students for professional life by developing not only their creativity and vision, but also their leadership and project management skills.
- We offer increasing opportunities for overseas study, internships and experiential learning.
If you want to help people in a unique way, this might be the degree for you. It’s great for creative thinkers, big dreamers, and problem-solvers.
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Where can Urban Planning take you?
- Central, regional and local government
- Iwi authorities
- Non-governmental organisations and community groups
- Private practice
What do Urban Planners do?
Urban Planners focus on the natural, social, economic and cultural dimensions of life and the future of our towns and cities. They think about land use, spatial design, physical and social infrastructure, natural and cultural resources, resilience and the promotion of human equity and happiness.
Urban Planning studios
Urban Planning students learn and study in dedicated large open-plan studios. Enjoy a 360° virtual tour of a small selection of Urban Planning spaces below or watch the tour on YouTube.
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Start your application
Start your journey to the University with an Application for Admission to the Bachelor of Urban Planning Honours (BurbPlan(Hons)). Applications close 8 December.