Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Planning from Massey University is the first half of the Postgraduate Diploma in Planning.

Key facts

When you graduate from this programme, you could have the opportunity to go on to the Postgraduate Diploma in Planning. You could also go on to the internationally recognised professional qualification – the Master of Resource and Environmental Planning.

You can study in block mode and by distance learning using Massey’s online learning platform. You can complete your studies while still working, which can reduce the financial strain of making a career change.

Career

Graduates of this programme typically works in:

private consulting firms
regional councils
environmental and other non-governmental organisations
city/district councils
central government (e.g. Ministry for the Environment, Department of Conservation, New Zealand Transport AgencyWaka Kotahi)
international humanitarian and aid organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy Analysis and Evaluation Techniques

Planning Law

Planning Theory

Urban Planning and Development

Natural Resource Planning

Professional Practice

Long-Term Community Planning

Planning History: From Town Planning to Resource Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enter the Postgraduate Certificate in Planning you will have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor’s degree.

You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
If English is not your first language and your admission qualification was not completed at a university where English is the medium of instruction, you shall have achieved an IELTS of at least seven with no band less than six within the preceding five years.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25095 NZD / full

≈ 25095 NZD / full
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5823 NZD / full

≈ 5823 NZD / full

Funding

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