Environmental Planning

Environmental Planning at Waikato develops your knowledge of how human actions affect the environment. We'll inspire you to understand and find solutions to local, national and global urban and environmental management issues.
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Why study Environmental Planning?

Accredited by the New Zealand Planning  Institute (NZPI), the Bachelor of Environmental Planning recognises that environmental problems and solutions involve social, economic and cultural dimensions as well as the natural and physical environment.

The BEP provides you with practical, industry experience gained across labs, workshops and field trips. You'll also benefit from guest lecturers and practical activities, and will attend industry-focused events such as resource management hearings, case law presentations and mock hearings.

The BEP is a flexible and interdisciplinary degree which provides students with choices in structuring their programme of study. It takes four years to complete and prepares students for a wide range of jobs in New Zealand and overseas.

Career Opportunities

  • City Planner
  • Environmental Planner
  • Iwi Management Planner
  • Policy Analyst or Advisor
  • Project Manager
  • Researcher
  • Resource Consent Planner
  • Reserves Planner
  • Transport Planner
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Conservation officer

Hamilton, Tauranga, Online

The Bachelor of Environmental Planning (BEP) is a professional accredited degree.

Please note: For all graduate subject requirements, check the information provided in the Subject Regulations section below.

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Scholarships and prizes

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