Course details

Summary

With Massey’s Diploma in Arts (Planning Studies) you can contribute to the design of better communities and sustainable use of resources.

WHAT IS IT LIKE?

A Diploma in Arts (Planning Studies) will help you make sense of the changing world, and participate in design solutions that are innovative, feasible, democratic and sustainable.

Shape the way we live, work and play

Planning studies is focused on improving the quality of life in our neighbourhoods, communities and society. Planners design for the future by improving human prospects in the face of rapid economic, environmental, political and technological changes. With this diploma, you’ll be introduced to situations common to planners where you’ll have to reconcile conflicting interests by finding common ground, then create innovative options and implement solutions.

Develop important career skills

Massey’s Diploma in Arts in planning studies has a strong focus on creating sustainable and resilient communities. You’ll learn about both urban and natural resource planning. You’ll also develop interpersonal, communication, ethical and conflict-resolution skills. These are essential for working in teams and interacting with people from diverse cultures, communities and backgrounds.

Learn from the experts

Your lecturers have extensive knowledge of planning in local and central government as well as in the private sector. They also teach on Massey’s Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning, which has maintained accreditation with the New Zealand Planning Institute for more than 35 years.

Careers

With a Diploma in Arts (Planning Studies) you could have a career 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 Agency)

You could also continue your study and pursue an accredited planning qualification, such as the Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning.

Requirements

The requirements for the Diploma in Arts endorsed in Classical Studies are:

Pass both:

• 230.111 Tū Kupu: Writing and Inquiry
• 230.112 Tū Arohae: Critical Thinking

Pass 75 credits in Planning Studies consisting of:

• at least 45 credits at 200- and 300-level in Planning Studies including 132.221, from the Planning Studies schedule
• 30 credits at any level in Planning Studies

The remaining 15 credits for the Diploma in Arts can be from Part II of the schedule for the Bachelor of Arts degree (including further courses from the endorsement subject) and/or courses offered in other undergraduate degrees.

Entry criteria

Applicants must have completed New Zealand secondary school qualification or other equivalent overseas qualification.

English Language Requirements:

• IELTS score of 5.0 (no band less than 5.0)
• TOEFL iBT score of 61 overall (min 17 in Reading & Writing)
• PTE Academic score of 36 Overall (min 36 in communicative skills)
• Cambridge English score of 155