Master of Planning in Lincoln New Zealand | Lincoln University

Both urban and rural communities are experiencing diverse environmental, economic, and social challenges. This has created growing need for skilled planning professionals who possess strong analytical abilities.
This program holds accreditation from the New Zealand Planning Institute, boosting your employment opportunities both within Aotearoa-New Zealand and abroad.
Lincoln University's Master of Planning program substantially enhances the competencies required for a dynamic, forward-looking career in urban, regional, and environmental planning. The curriculum incorporates Māori perspectives to broaden your comprehension of planning contexts and consequences, including how indigenous frameworks shape professional practice. Students can choose to focus on specialized areas like water management, energy systems, landscape design, transportation, resilience strategies, or international development.
Your professional development
By acquiring sophisticated understanding of planning principles across urban, rural, regional, and environmental contexts
Through integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications across various governance levels
By honing your capacity to participate in discussions and investigations regarding contemporary planning concerns
Through eligibility for graduate membership in the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).