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If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to study this programme for free. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more here. 

About this programme

This degree is accredited with the New Zealand Planning Institute, which enhances your career prospects in Aotearoa-New Zealand and internationally.

Lincoln University’s Master of Planning significantly deepens the skills needed to join an exciting, future-oriented profession working in the fields of urban, regional and environmental planning. You’ll also expand your understanding of the contexts and implications of planning through a Māori perspective and how an indigenous context influences your approach. There is also the option to specialise in water, energy, landscape, transport, resilience or international development.

Visit What Is Planning to watch a short video about the planning profession.

How you’ll grow

• By building advanced knowledge of urban, rural, regional and environmental planning concepts
• Through weaving planning theory and practice into application across a wide range of situations with different levels of governance
• Through developing your ability to engage in debate and research on current planning issues and challenges
• By becoming a graduate member of the New Zealand Planning institute (NZPI).

Career opportunities

With Lincoln University’s Master of Planning, you’ll be in demand as an Urban / Regional Planner among city and district councils, government departments, iwi organisations, private consulting firms, NGOs, universities and the private sector. Other specialist roles include Catchment Management Planner, Policy Analyst / Planner, Recreation Planner or Resource Consent Planner, including progression to senior managerial positions.