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Master of Planning (MPlan)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Duration

2 years

Next start date

Expected Dec 2026

Campus

Dunedin Campus

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Summary

The Master of Planning prepares you to navigate the social, environmental, cultural, and economic challenges shaping communities today. You'll study urban and regional planning, environmental management, planning law, policy, and research while working on real planning issues in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific. Through applied projects, field work, and interdisciplinary learning, you'll build the expertise needed for professional planning careers across government, consultancy, environmental management, infrastructure, and community development.

Entry criteria

General entry requirements

A university entrance qualification is essential for admission to the University of Otago for all types of programmes. You must also be at least 16 years of age by the first day of classes in your period of study and meet English language requirements.

Domestic students

You need to have met the New Zealand University Entrance standard, based on your achievement in secondary school or other prior study. Learn about the different categories for achieving University Entrance and what information you may need to provide with your application.

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International students

Check recognised entry qualifications by country, and find out what documents you need to provide for a successful application.

English language requirements

All students must be proficient in the use of English. If your first language is not English, there are several ways you may provide evidence of English proficiency, including through prior secondary or tertiary study, internationally recognised English language tests, and foundation language programmes.

The level of English proficiency required for undergraduate study is equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no individual band below 5.5.

For details about what is accepted as evidence of English proficiency, please refer to:

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