Why Study Environmental Planning at Massey?

• Address global issues like climate change & sustainable development
• Learn urban & regional planning skills
• Work with GIS, mapping & environmental analysis tools
• High demand for planners globally
• Combine environmental science + policy + planning

 

Programme Structure / Subjects

This programme integrates environmental science, planning, and policy.

Year 1 – Foundations

• Environmental Systems
• Introduction to Planning
• Geography & Sustainability
• Communication Skills

Year 2 – Core Skills

• Urban & Regional Planning
• Environmental Policy
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Resource Management

Year 3 – Advanced Learning

• Planning Law
• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Community Planning

Year 4 – Professional Practice

• Advanced Planning Studio
• Research Project / Dissertation
• Internship / Industry Project

 

Key Topics Covered

• Urban & Regional Planning
• Environmental Policy & Law
• GIS & Spatial Analysis
• Sustainability & Climate Change
• Resource Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment

 

Disciplines / Specialisations

Students can focus on:

• Environmental Planning
• Urban & Regional Planning
• Sustainable Development
• GIS & Spatial Planning

 

Programme Highlights

• Professionally oriented planning degree
• Strong focus on sustainability & climate change
• Includes practical studio and fieldwork
• Industry-relevant curriculum
• High global demand career

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work as:

• Environmental Planner
• Urban Planner
• GIS Analyst
• Sustainability Consultant
• Resource Management Officer

Industries:

• Government planning departments
• Environmental consultancies
• Urban development firms
• NGOs & sustainability organisations

 

Latest Updates / Special Notes

• Growing demand for:
  • Environmental planners
  • Sustainability experts
• Focus areas:
  • Climate-resilient cities
  • Smart urban planning
• Strong alignment with global sustainability goals

 

Who Should Choose This Course?

This programme is ideal if you:

• Are interested in environment, cities & sustainability
• Enjoy planning, policy & analysis work
• Want a career solving urban and environmental challenges
• Prefer a mix of fieldwork + technical + policy studies