Wellington,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Urban and Regional Planning in Porirua New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
|
Porirua New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught and Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
67,200
(c. USD39,453.86)
Attendance
Full-time
The Master of Urban and Regional Planning program focuses on envisioning and transforming our living spaces to benefit communities both in Aotearoa New Zealand and worldwide.
Successful urban planning demands expertise in the social, economic, environmental, and geographical aspects that shape diverse communities and locations. This discipline significantly influences how cities, towns, and rural areas evolve in terms of layout, functionality, and character.
The MURPlan program emphasizes Māori principles of manaakitanga (people-centered care) and kaitiakitanga (environmental stewardship). Professional planners tackle critical contemporary challenges, taking a proactive role in combating climate change, protecting biodiversity and coastlines, revitalizing urban areas, ensuring housing availability, and fostering economic growth. The field also addresses concerns related to environmental equity and social fairness.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a tertiary institution in New Zealand, or an equivalent qualification, with an average grade of at least B, and
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
EAP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
EAP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
Tuition
NZD
67,200