Bachelor of Environmental Planning
Our Bachelor of Environmental Planning (BEP) is a multidisciplinary, research-led programme that prepares you for a career in planning and environmental management.
480 points, 4 years
Hamilton
Trimester A (February) and Trimester B (July).
Why study the Bachelor of Environmental Planning?
As a BEP student, you'll be taught by leading academics and industry experts who are at the forefront of the latest research and innovation in climate change adaptation, sustainable housing, water management, Māori resource management and biodiversity conservation.
Their expertise will provide you with a solid foundation in professional planning skills and a specialist degree accredited by the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI). With close connections to the wider Waikato region and its wealth of natural resources, our environmental planning programme provides a core foundation and a choice of specialised streams to shape your future career.
This four-year degree is divided into three streams:
- Science and the Environment
- Society and the Environment
- Te Ara Taiao: Māori and the Environment
The degree brings together papers from subjects including Environmental Planning, Biology, Economics, Māori and Indigenous Studies, Public Policy, Political Science and Geography.
Our Bachelor of Environmental Planning is accredited by the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).
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, urban design evaluations and environmental impact assessment workshops.
Career Opportunities
- Environmental Planner
- City Planner
- Environmental Educator
- Iwi Management Planner
- Policy Analyst or Advisor
- Researcher
- Project Manager
- Resource Consent Planner
- Reserves Planner
- Transport Planner
480 points, 4 years
Hamilton
Trimester A (February) and Trimester B (July).
Degree information
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Entry Requirements To enrol in the BEP, you need University Entrance or equivalent. Some first-year papers may have specific prerequisites. You can check these at papers.waikato.ac.nz. If you do not meet the prerequisites email info@waikato.ac.nz as there may be other pathways you can take.
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Fees and scholarships Estimated fees
$7,821 per year
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Fees free
You may be eligible for fees-free study in your first year.
Fees-free for new students -
Scholarships
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Relevant as of 01 May 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Estimated fees
$38,305 per year
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Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 01 May 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
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To enrol in the BEP, you need University Entrance or equivalent. Some first-year papers may have specific prerequisites. You can check these at papers.waikato.ac.nz. If you do not meet the prerequisites email info@waikato.ac.nz as there may be other pathways you can take.
Estimated fees
$7,821 per year
-
Fees free
You may be eligible for fees-free study in your first year.
Fees-free for new students -
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 01 May 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Estimated fees
$38,305 per year
-
Scholarships
Visit our Scholarship finder for more information about possible scholarships.
Find a scholarship
Relevant as of 01 May 2024.
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment. Please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Practical experience
Many of the papers offered within the BEP contain opportunities for practical experience including 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, urban design evaluations and environmental impact assessment workshops
As you progress in your programme of study you are expected to undertake a wide range of practical activities as part of your assessment. Preparation of maps, GIS applications, resource consent applications, resource management plans, iwi management plans, policy position papers and environmental monitoring plans are examples of the intended practical experience component.
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