Program Overview
The Planning at Massey University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Planning programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 28,140 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Planning programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Policy Analysis and Evaluation Techniques
- Planning Law
- Planning Theory
- Urban Planning and Development
- Natural Resource Planning
- Professional Practice
- GIS Principles and Applications
- Assessing Environmental Impacts: Principles and Practice
- Long-Term Community Planning
- Planning History: From Town Planning to Resource Management
- Natural Hazards and Resilient Communities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- meet the University admission requirements as specified; and
- have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor\'s degree, or equivalent.
In all cases, if English is not the applicant\'s first language and the admission qualification was not completed at a University where English is the medium of instruction, the applicant shall have achieved an IELTS of at least 7 with no band less than 6 within the preceding five years.
For more information, please visit programme website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,140 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 28,140 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,228 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Massey University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Massey University
Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Massey University(Māori:Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa) is apublicresearch universityinNew Zealandthat provides internal and distance education. The university has campuses inAuckland,Palmerston North,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
