Environmental Planning Subject regulations
Environmental Planning is an interdisciplinary subject that provides the knowledge and skills necessary for sustainable management of the environment. Environmental Planning encompasses an integrated approach that incorporates environmental, cultural, technological, social and economic dimensions to gain insight into environmental problems and help us manage our resources more effectively.
Environmental Planning is available as a specified programme for the Bachelor of Environmental Planning (BEP). Environmental Planning is also available as a first major for the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Climate Change (BCC) and the Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc). Environmental Planning may be taken as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.
To complete Environmental Planning as a single major for the BA, BCC or BSocSc, students must gain 135 points, including 105 points above 100 level and 60 points at 300 level or above. Students must complete ENVPL100, ENVPL101, ENVPL201, ENVPL203, GEOGY228, and 60 points from ENVPL300, ENVPL302, ENVPL303, ENVPL306 and ENVPL309.
To complete Environmental Planning as part of a double major for the BA, BCC, BSocSc or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete ENVPL100, ENVPL101, ENVPL201, ENVPL203, GEOGY228 and 45 points from ENVPL300, ENVPL302, ENVPL303, ENVPL306 and ENVPL309.
To complete a minor in Environmental Planning, students must complete 60 points comprised of ENVPL100, ENVPL201, ENVPL203 and 15 points from ENVPL300, ENVPL302, ENVPL303, ENVPL306 and ENVPL309.
To complete the BEP specified programme, students must complete the compulsory papers listed in the regulations for the degree as well as the requirements of a stream.
To complete the requirements of the BEP, students must complete:
Level 100: ENVPL100, ENVPL101 and MAORI102.
Level 200: ENVPL201, ENVPL203, GEOGY209, GEOGY219 and GEOGY228.
Level 300: ENVPL300, ENVPL302, ENVPL303 ENVPL306 and ENVPL309.
Level 400: ENVPL401, ENVPL402, ENVPL404, ENVPL412, ENVPL490 and LEGAL434.
as well as the following:
15 points from ARTSC101, ARTSC103, ARTSC105, ARTSC106 or ENSLA103.
30 points from BIOEB102, EARTH101, EARTH102, ECONS101, ECONS102, ENVSC101, GEOGY102, MAORI111 or POLSC102.
The three BEP streams and their requirements are:
Science and the Environment: 30 points from BIOEB102, EARTH101, EARTH102, ENVSC101; and ENVSC201; and 30 points from BIOEB202, EARTH221, EARTH231, EARTH241; and SCIEN300; and 30 points from BIOEB303, BIOEB304, BIOEB305, EARTH322, EARTH331, EARTH341 and EARTH342.
Society and the Environment: 30 points from ECONS101, ECONS102, GEOGY101, GEOGY102, POLSC102, SOCIO101, SOCPY100; and POPST201; and 30 points from ECONS200, ECONS202 or ECONS301, ECONS204 or ECONS307, PHILO217, POLSC212, POLSC211, SOCPY200; and one of GEOGY301 or POPST302; and 30 points from ANTHY325, ECONS301, ECONS303, ECONS307, GEOGY301, GEOGY309, GEOGY323, GEOGY328, POLSC318, POLSC327, SOCPY300 and SOCPY301.
Te Ara Taiao: M膩ori and the Environment: 30 points from MAORI111, MAORI112, MAORI150; and POPST201; and 30 points from MAORI202, MAORI203, MAORI211, MAORI212, MAORI250; and one of GEOGY301 or POPST302; and 30 points from ANTHY325, MAORI302, MAORI303, MAORI304, MAORI311, MAORI312, MAORI350.
From 1 July 2024, new students enrolled in the MEP, please see below the Prescriptions for the MEP from July 2024 for more information.
Students are encouraged to contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office for programme advice.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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GradCert(EnvPlan) and GradDip(EnvPlan) A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in subjects outside Environmental Planning, such as science or law, who wish to study at graduate level, or to upskill in the area of Environmental Planning.
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Planning (GradCert(EnvPlan) students must complete 60 points comprising ENVPL201, ENVPL300 and 30 points from two other ENVPL coded papers at 300 level or above.
To complete the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Planning (GradDip(EnvPlan)) students must complete 120 points at 100 level or above, including ENVPL201, ENVPL203, and a further 15 points from ENVPL coded papers at 200 level or above (or ENVPL100), and ENVPL300, ENVPL302, ENVPL303, ENVPL306 and ENVPL309.
For further details, contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office.
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PGCert(EnvPlan), PGDip(EnvPlan), BSocSc(Hons) and MEP To complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Planning (PGCert(EnvPlan)) students must complete 60 points at 500 level, from ENVPL500, ENVPL501, ENVPL504, ENVPL505, ENVPL508, ENVPL509, ENVPL510, ENVPL512, ENVPL513, ENVPL514 and LEGAL535.
To complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Planning (PGDip(EnvPlan)) students must complete 120 points at 500 level, from ENVPL500, ENVPL501, ENVPL504, ENVPL505, ENVPL508, ENVPL509, ENVPL510, ENVPL512, ENVPL513, ENVPL514 and LEGAL535.
To complete the BSocSc((Hons) EnvPlan)) students must complete 120 points at 500 level, from the papers listed for Environmental Planning.
The qualification regulations define the admission requirements for enrolment into the Master of Environmental Planning (MEP).
Completion requirements for the MEP vary according to admission criteria.
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MEP (from 1 July 2024) These requirements apply to all new applicants for the MEP from 1 July 2024.
Completion requirements for the MEP vary according to admission criteria:
Candidates admitted under section 2(a) of these regulations must gain 180 points at 500 level, from the papers prescribed for Environmental Planning in the 糖心Vlog Subject Regulations. At least 45 points from the papers listed for the subject in List A: Advanced Study of the regulations for the MEP.
Candidates admitted under section 2(b) or section 2(c) of these regulations must gain 120 points at 500 level, from the papers prescribed for Environmental Planning in the 糖心Vlog Subject Regulations. At least 45 points from the papers listed for the subject in List A: Advanced Study of the regulations for the MEP.
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PhD The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
Environmental Planning papers
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ARTSC103
Rights and Reasons
Students will develop critical thinking skills by reasoning about human rights. Issues include rights-protection in difficult circumstances, who... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) |
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ARTSC105
Language in Context
Language in Context is an essential paper for students of a broad range of disciplines where language and communication are a focus. Students are... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ARTSC106
Critical Social Science Research: The Crisis of Climate Change
This paper is an introduction to critical social science research in Aotearoa New Zealand. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach spanning... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Online) |
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BIOEB102
Introduction to Ecology and Biodiversity - M膩tai Hauropi a Kanorau Koiora
An introduction to the principles of ecology and biodiversity. Topics include population, community and ecosystem ecology, conservation biology, and... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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EARTH101
Introduction to Earth, Ocean, and Environmental Sciences - Ng膩 P奴taiao Whenua, Moana, me te Taiao
A lecture and laboratory paper that explores the interacting processes that affect the surface of the Earth, producing landforms and resources, with... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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EARTH102
Environmental Geosciences - T奴huratia Papat奴膩nuku
This paper explores the Earth's interior and its dynamic interaction with the crust, including: the major rocks and minerals; interpreting the rock... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ECONS101
Economics for Business and Management
This paper offers insights into the behaviour of consumers, firms and the government within the economy, giving students skills in analysing and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) & 26X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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ECONS102
Economics and Society
This paper introduces selected economic models, with a focus on developing and applying critical thinking skills to a range of business and social... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENSLA103
English as an Additional Language: Effective Academic Writing
This paper covers research, approaches to and techniques for different writing genres, analysis of English text and discourse, and an understanding... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL100
Introduction to Environmental Planning
This paper focuses on the built and natural environments of Aotearoa-New Zealand. What are the big environmental issues? How should our towns and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL101
Future Cities
Urban areas are under increased pressure from population growth, development, natural hazards and climate change. These pressures are set to continue... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVSC101
Environmental Science - P奴taiao Taiao
A scientific study of the interaction between humans and the environment including climate change, utilisation and exploitation of natural resources... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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GEOGY101
Sustainable Geographies
An introduction to the rich field of social and cultural geography with links to the UNDP Sustainable Development Goals. A foundation paper for... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Online) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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GEOGY102
Environmental Geographies
In recent decades humans have become geological agents, changing physical processes of the earth by such actions as burning fossil fuels, expanding... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Online) & 26A (Secondary School - Unistart) |
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MAORI102
He H墨n膩tore ki te Ao M膩ori: Introducing the M膩ori World
An introduction to the M膩ori world view, social organisation, cultural concepts, including M膩ori astronomy, and their relevance in a contemporary... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26B (Hamilton) & 26G (Online) |
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MAORI111
Te Reo M膩ori: Introductory 1
An introductory paper for students with little or no knowledge of the M膩ori language which provides basic everyday language such as: greetings... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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MAORI112
Te Reo M膩ori: Introductory 2
This paper extends the language and communication skills developed in MAORI111 to include the language of mealtimes, instructions/commands... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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MAORI150
Te Tiriti o Waitangi: An Introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi
This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) & 26B (Hamilton) |
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POLSC102
New Zealand Politics and Policy
This paper provides a foundation for the study of political science and public policy, with a particular focus on the study of government, politics... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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SOCIO101
Introduction to Sociology
This paper prepares students for further study in a range of social science subjects. It introduces the main sociological theories, concepts and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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SOCPY100
Introduction to Social Policy
This paper examines the values behind social policy and introduces students to some of the important issues and debates in New Zealand and other... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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BIOEB202
Principles of Ecology
This paper covers the principles of ecology, including adaptation to the environment, intra- and inter-specific interactions, community and ecosystem... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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EARTH221
Soil Science
An introduction to the nature, formation, and classification of soils, their physical, chemical, mineralogical, and biological properties, and issues... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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EARTH231
Water Resources, Weather and Climate
Introduction to atmospheric and hydrological processes affecting water resources in Aotearoa / New Zealand, including the distribution of water in... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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EARTH241
Oceanography
This paper introduces students to the broad scale properties, issues, and research importance of the global ocean via the main disciplines of... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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ECONS200
Understanding the Global Economy
This paper focuses on developing understanding of contemporary global issues, including economic well-being, sustainable growth, emerging economies... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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ENVPL201
Introduction to Resource Management
This paper is designed to provide students with an introduction to law and policy relevant to the practice of environmental planning and management... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL203
Urban Development in Aotearoa New Zealand
This paper will introduce students to the theory and practice of urban development in Aotearoa-New Zealand cities. |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVSC201
Environmental Monitoring
An introduction to reasons for, and design and implementation of, environmental monitoring in New Zealand. Skills in data collection, management... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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GEOGY209
Health, People, Place
This paper draws on critical analysis of health, people and place to introduce contemporary developments in socio-cultural geography. Attention is... |
15 | 26B (Online) |
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GEOGY219
M膩ori Lands and Communities
This paper introduces students to M膩ori geographical perspectives and examines key events that shape M膩ori communities and their relationships to... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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GEOGY228
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems and Big Data
GIS and big data are revolutionising the application of Geography in the job market. This paper provides foundational knowledge in digital Geography... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI202
Ng膩 Iho Matua: M膩ori Philosophy
This paper examines the philosophical underpinnings of seminal tikanga M膩ori concepts, and their influence both historically and in contemporary... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI203
Decolonising Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples
The paper looks at the detrimental effects that research has historically had on Indigenous peoples and the relatively recent creation of research... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI211
Te Reo M膩ori: Intermediate 1
This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI112, developing a complexity in language skills required in the communication of detailed travel... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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MAORI212
Te Reo M膩ori: Intermediate 2
This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI211, developing further language skills required in M膩ori for communication about feelings... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Secondary School - Unistart) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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PHILO217
Environmental Ethics
A study of ethical questions about the relation of humans to the rest of the natural world, including the attribution of value and rights to the... |
15 | 26H (Online) |
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POLSC211
Political Systems around the World
The paper introduces the comparative study of political institutions, the study of the politics of a number of countries, their similarities and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Online) |
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POLSC212
Public Policy Analysis
This paper introduces public policy analysis by studying debates in critical areas: alcohol law, firearms regulation, hate speech, criminal justice... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Online) |
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POPST201
Population Studies
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of Population Studies. Students will develop a sound understanding... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Online) |
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SOCPY200
Social Policy and Social Issues
The paper continues the study of social policy at 200 level. The focus of this paper is on the welfare state, the policy cycle as well as social... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Online) |
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BIOEB303
Terrestrial Ecology
This paper explores ecological theory to understand the dynamics, functioning, and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems in New Zealand and across... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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BIOEB304
Freshwater Ecology
Freshwater ecology is the study of how organisms in freshwater ecosystems interact with each other and their environment. This paper will introduce... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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BIOEB305
Marine Ecology
An introduction to the structure and functioning of marine ecosystems. The paper explores the fundamentals of ecology (e.g. disturbance/recovery... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26B (Tauranga) |
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EARTH322
Soil and Land Management
This paper integrates an understanding of land and soil processes that occur at paddock to catchment to national scales with an emphasis on how land... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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EARTH331
Hydrology
This paper examines aspects of the hydrological cycle at a regional scale, focussing on catchments in the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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EARTH341
Coastal Oceanography
This paper focuses on the physical oceanography of the coastal zone. Topics include estuarine circulation, wind driven currents on the shelf... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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ECONS301
Economic Growth and Wellbeing
This paper covers the key macroeconomic models of business cycles and economic growth. Students will also study macroeconomic policy-making... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ECONS303
Applied Quantitative Research Methods
This paper provides essential quantitative skills for analysing empirical data, evaluating causal effects of actual or proposed interventions and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China) |
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ECONS307
Economics of Land, Water and Environment
This paper provides students with a detailed understanding of the role of economic analysis in solving real world environmental problems including... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL300
Planning in Aotearoa New Zealand
This paper provides students with a practical understanding of the broad range of different types of contemporary urban planning which occurs in New... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL302
M膩ori Resource Management
This paper introduces M膩ori principles of resource management and examines their relevance to contemporary planning processes. |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL303
Environmental Assessment and Policy
This is a project-based paper that provides an understanding of how environmental assessments are prepared, and used to assist decision-making and... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL306
Planning for a Changing Environment
The environment is rapidly changing, both globally and in Aotearoa. While there may be uncertainty regarding when, where and how, impacts will... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL309
Urban Spatial Analysis
This paper will provide students with hands-on spatial analytical skills for environmental planning practice in an urban context. Students will... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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GEOGY301
Disasters and Development
Development has a significant influence on the way in which hazards impact on people, and the occurrence of disasters alters the scope of... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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GEOGY302
Cultural Mapping
This paper delves into social and cultural geography, introducing key concepts, approaches, and methodologies for cultural mapping. This consists of... |
15 | 26A (Online) |
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GEOGY309
Social and Cultural Geographies of Difference
This paper is a forum for debate in critical geographies of difference. Key concerns are intersections between gender, ethnicity, nationality and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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GEOGY328
Geographical Information Systems
GIS is used widely in a range of industries and government agencies, and graduates competent in GIS are sort after for employment. This paper is... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Online) |
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MAORI302
M膩tauranga M膩ori, Indigenous Knowledges
This paper looks at the influence and forms that M膩tauranga M膩ori has had and has taken in various postcolonial formations, including in science and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI303
Critical Indigenous Theory
This paper looks at the key theoretical influences, from Marxism to post-structuralism, upon critical Indigenous studies and the most significant... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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MAORI304
Sustainability in M膩ori, Pacific and Indigenous Contexts
This paper looks at Indigenous epistemological formations of sustainability as one of the most pressing issues for Indigenous peoples particularly in... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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MAORI311
Te Reo M膩ori: Advanced 1
I tua atu o MAORI212, arotahi ai t膿nei akoranga ki te whakah艒honu, whakawh膩nui ake i te reo me ng膩 p奴kenga o te 膩konga ki te tuhituhi, ki te... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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MAORI312
Te Reo M膩ori: Advanced 2
I tua atu o MAORI311, ko t膩 t膿nei pepa he 膩ta kuhu ki roto i 膿tahi rangahau e h膩ngai nei ki te whaik艒rero me te karanga, waihoki, ka kuhuna ng膩 kano... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) & 26X (Tauranga) |
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MAORI350
Mana Motuhake
A critical analysis investigating tribal reconfigurations of mana motuhake in the 21st century, focusing in particular on economic, environmental... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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POLSC318
Global Environmental Politics and Policy
This paper explores contemporary debates on environmental politics, sustainability, justice, and environmental governance. It examines the political... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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POPST302
Exploring Population Change
This paper applies methods for measuring population size, composition and change, which are used extensively for understanding population issues in... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Online) |
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SCIEN300
Science Communication in Society and the Workplace
This paper discusses different ways in which science can be communicated by scientists to others. It gives students opportunities to practise verbal... |
15 | 26C (Hamilton) |
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SOCPY300
Applied Social Policy
This paper provides students with experience of the ways in which policy is formulated and enacted. Theoretical perspectives are consolidated and... |
15 | 26B (Online) |
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ENVPL401
Planning Theory
This paper discusses the various theories that influence how we plan our world. It will cover issues such as power, justice, governance, politics... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL402
Plans and Consents
This paper is designed to provide students with skills and experience in the application of resource management plans and the resource consent... |
15 | 26X (Block) |
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ENVPL404
Plan Making
This paper covers the steps involved in plan-making and plan-implementation processes. This includes issues identification; visioning; definition of... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL412
Contemporary M膩ori, Pacific and Indigenous Environmental Planning
Through an investigation and critical review of current Aotearoa environmental planning regime students learn how to better support M膩ori and... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL490
Directed Study
This paper provides students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth study of a contemporary issue relating to environmental planning theory... |
30 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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LEGAL434
Environmental Law
This paper examines the foundations and principles of environmental and resource management law, their expression in key areas (biodiversity, climate... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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ENVPL500
Advanced Environmental Assessment and Planning
This is a project-based paper that provides an understanding of how environmental assessments are prepared, and used to assist decision-making and... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL501
Planning in Aotearoa New Zealand
This paper provides students with a practical understanding of the broad range of different types of contemporary urban planning which occurs in New... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL502
Environmental Planning: Practicum
This paper is conducted in the workplace with supervision from University staff and a workplace supervisor or mentor. The aims of the paper are to... |
30 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL504
Plan Making
This paper covers the steps involved in plan-making and plan-implementation processes. This includes issues identification; visioning; definition of... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL505
M膩ori Environmental Management
This paper aims to extend student understanding of M膩ori environmental management in relation to Aotearoa-New Zealand's resource management and... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL508
Plans and Consents
This paper is designed to provide students with skills and experience in the application of resource management plans and the resource consent... |
15 | 26X (Block) |
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ENVPL509
Urban Spatial Analysis
This paper will provide students with hands-on spatial analytical skills for environmental planning practice in an urban context. Students will... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL510
Planning Theory
This paper discusses the various theories that influence how we plan our world. It will cover issues such as power, justice, governance, politics... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL512
Advanced Contemporary M膩ori, Pacific and Indigenous Environmental Planning
Through an investigation and critical review of current Aotearoa environmental planning regime students learn how to better support M膩ori and... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL513
Planning for a Changing Environment
The environment is rapidly changing, both globally and in Aotearoa. While there may be uncertainty regarding when, where and how, impacts will... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL514
Planning and Resource Management in Aotearoa New Zealand
The purpose of this course is to provide students with advanced understanding of systems and methods of resource management, and in particular with... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL590
Directed Study
Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. |
30 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26B (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL591
Research Project
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
30 | 26I (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL592
Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
60 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL593
Environmental Planning Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
90 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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ENVPL594
Environmental Planning Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
120 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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GEOGY520
Human Dimensions of Environmental Change
This paper examines the increasing risks imposed on human communities by global environmental change. The paper establishes a platform for the... |
30 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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GEOGY538
Automated Spatial Analysis using Geographic Information Systems
Automated GIS, using programming or scripts, are extremely powerful compared to the 'point and click' environment, and are the most practical method... |
15 | 26X (Block) |
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GEOGY558
Applied Geographic Information Systems for Research and Planning
GIS is used widely in a range of industries and government agencies, and graduates competent in GIS are sort after for employment. This paper is... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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LEGAL535
Advanced Environmental Law
This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Environmental Law. Students complete a supervised research... |
30 | 26A (Hamilton) & 26A (Tauranga) |
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MAORI502
Sustainable Resource Issues
This paper examines contemporary issues facing natural resource management among indigenous peoples with a particular focus on the experiences of... |
30 | 26A (Online) |
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POLSC537
Environmental Politics and Public Policy
This paper introduces students to the complexities and challenges of environmental policy processes, and develops skills in scholarly research on... |
30 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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| ENVPL900 Environmental Planning PhD Thesis | 120 | 26I (Hamilton) & 26J (Hamilton) & 26K (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) |
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ARTSC103 Rights and Reasons
Students will develop critical thinking skills by reasoning about human rights. Issues include rights-protection in difficult circumstances, who...
Points 15Language in Context is an essential paper for students of a broad range of disciplines where language and communication are a focus. Students are...
Points 15This paper is an introduction to critical social science research in Aotearoa New Zealand. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach spanning...
Points 15An introduction to the principles of ecology and biodiversity. Topics include population, community and ecosystem ecology, conservation biology, and...
Points 15A lecture and laboratory paper that explores the interacting processes that affect the surface of the Earth, producing landforms and resources, with...
Points 15This paper explores the Earth's interior and its dynamic interaction with the crust, including: the major rocks and minerals; interpreting the rock...
Points 15This paper offers insights into the behaviour of consumers, firms and the government within the economy, giving students skills in analysing and...
Points 15This paper introduces selected economic models, with a focus on developing and applying critical thinking skills to a range of business and social...
Points 15This paper covers research, approaches to and techniques for different writing genres, analysis of English text and discourse, and an understanding...
Points 15This paper focuses on the built and natural environments of Aotearoa-New Zealand. What are the big environmental issues? How should our towns and...
Points 15Urban areas are under increased pressure from population growth, development, natural hazards and climate change. These pressures are set to continue...
Points 15A scientific study of the interaction between humans and the environment including climate change, utilisation and exploitation of natural resources...
Points 15An introduction to the rich field of social and cultural geography with links to the UNDP Sustainable Development Goals. A foundation paper for...
Points 15In recent decades humans have become geological agents, changing physical processes of the earth by such actions as burning fossil fuels, expanding...
Points 15An introduction to the M膩ori world view, social organisation, cultural concepts, including M膩ori astronomy, and their relevance in a contemporary...
Points 15An introductory paper for students with little or no knowledge of the M膩ori language which provides basic everyday language such as: greetings...
Points 15This paper extends the language and communication skills developed in MAORI111 to include the language of mealtimes, instructions/commands...
Points 15This paper seeks to provide a sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. It reviews historical and contemporary interpretations and takes into...
Points 15This paper provides a foundation for the study of political science and public policy, with a particular focus on the study of government, politics...
Points 15This paper prepares students for further study in a range of social science subjects. It introduces the main sociological theories, concepts and...
Points 15This paper examines the values behind social policy and introduces students to some of the important issues and debates in New Zealand and other...
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BIOEB202 Principles of Ecology
This paper covers the principles of ecology, including adaptation to the environment, intra- and inter-specific interactions, community and ecosystem...
Points 15An introduction to the nature, formation, and classification of soils, their physical, chemical, mineralogical, and biological properties, and issues...
Points 15Introduction to atmospheric and hydrological processes affecting water resources in Aotearoa / New Zealand, including the distribution of water in...
Points 15This paper introduces students to the broad scale properties, issues, and research importance of the global ocean via the main disciplines of...
Points 15This paper focuses on developing understanding of contemporary global issues, including economic well-being, sustainable growth, emerging economies...
Points 15This paper is designed to provide students with an introduction to law and policy relevant to the practice of environmental planning and management...
Points 15This paper will introduce students to the theory and practice of urban development in Aotearoa-New Zealand cities.
Points 15An introduction to reasons for, and design and implementation of, environmental monitoring in New Zealand. Skills in data collection, management...
Points 15This paper draws on critical analysis of health, people and place to introduce contemporary developments in socio-cultural geography. Attention is...
Points 15This paper introduces students to M膩ori geographical perspectives and examines key events that shape M膩ori communities and their relationships to...
Points 15GIS and big data are revolutionising the application of Geography in the job market. This paper provides foundational knowledge in digital Geography...
Points 15This paper examines the philosophical underpinnings of seminal tikanga M膩ori concepts, and their influence both historically and in contemporary...
Points 15The paper looks at the detrimental effects that research has historically had on Indigenous peoples and the relatively recent creation of research...
Points 15This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI112, developing a complexity in language skills required in the communication of detailed travel...
Points 15This paper builds on the skills acquired in MAORI211, developing further language skills required in M膩ori for communication about feelings...
Points 15A study of ethical questions about the relation of humans to the rest of the natural world, including the attribution of value and rights to the...
Points 15The paper introduces the comparative study of political institutions, the study of the politics of a number of countries, their similarities and...
Points 15This paper introduces public policy analysis by studying debates in critical areas: alcohol law, firearms regulation, hate speech, criminal justice...
Points 15This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field of Population Studies. Students will develop a sound understanding...
Points 15The paper continues the study of social policy at 200 level. The focus of this paper is on the welfare state, the policy cycle as well as social...
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BIOEB303 Terrestrial Ecology
This paper explores ecological theory to understand the dynamics, functioning, and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems in New Zealand and across...
Points 15Freshwater ecology is the study of how organisms in freshwater ecosystems interact with each other and their environment. This paper will introduce...
Points 15An introduction to the structure and functioning of marine ecosystems. The paper explores the fundamentals of ecology (e.g. disturbance/recovery...
Points 15This paper integrates an understanding of land and soil processes that occur at paddock to catchment to national scales with an emphasis on how land...
Points 15This paper examines aspects of the hydrological cycle at a regional scale, focussing on catchments in the North Island of Aotearoa New Zealand...
Points 15This paper focuses on the physical oceanography of the coastal zone. Topics include estuarine circulation, wind driven currents on the shelf...
Points 15This paper covers the key macroeconomic models of business cycles and economic growth. Students will also study macroeconomic policy-making...
Points 15This paper provides essential quantitative skills for analysing empirical data, evaluating causal effects of actual or proposed interventions and...
Points 15This paper provides students with a detailed understanding of the role of economic analysis in solving real world environmental problems including...
Points 15This paper provides students with a practical understanding of the broad range of different types of contemporary urban planning which occurs in New...
Points 15This paper introduces M膩ori principles of resource management and examines their relevance to contemporary planning processes.
Points 15This is a project-based paper that provides an understanding of how environmental assessments are prepared, and used to assist decision-making and...
Points 15The environment is rapidly changing, both globally and in Aotearoa. While there may be uncertainty regarding when, where and how, impacts will...
Points 15This paper will provide students with hands-on spatial analytical skills for environmental planning practice in an urban context. Students will...
Points 15Development has a significant influence on the way in which hazards impact on people, and the occurrence of disasters alters the scope of...
Points 15This paper delves into social and cultural geography, introducing key concepts, approaches, and methodologies for cultural mapping. This consists of...
Points 15This paper is a forum for debate in critical geographies of difference. Key concerns are intersections between gender, ethnicity, nationality and...
Points 15GIS is used widely in a range of industries and government agencies, and graduates competent in GIS are sort after for employment. This paper is...
Points 15This paper looks at the influence and forms that M膩tauranga M膩ori has had and has taken in various postcolonial formations, including in science and...
Points 15This paper looks at the key theoretical influences, from Marxism to post-structuralism, upon critical Indigenous studies and the most significant...
Points 15This paper looks at Indigenous epistemological formations of sustainability as one of the most pressing issues for Indigenous peoples particularly in...
Points 15I tua atu o MAORI212, arotahi ai t膿nei akoranga ki te whakah艒honu, whakawh膩nui ake i te reo me ng膩 p奴kenga o te 膩konga ki te tuhituhi, ki te...
Points 15I tua atu o MAORI311, ko t膩 t膿nei pepa he 膩ta kuhu ki roto i 膿tahi rangahau e h膩ngai nei ki te whaik艒rero me te karanga, waihoki, ka kuhuna ng膩 kano...
Points 15A critical analysis investigating tribal reconfigurations of mana motuhake in the 21st century, focusing in particular on economic, environmental...
Points 15This paper explores contemporary debates on environmental politics, sustainability, justice, and environmental governance. It examines the political...
Points 15This paper applies methods for measuring population size, composition and change, which are used extensively for understanding population issues in...
Points 15This paper discusses different ways in which science can be communicated by scientists to others. It gives students opportunities to practise verbal...
Points 15This paper provides students with experience of the ways in which policy is formulated and enacted. Theoretical perspectives are consolidated and...
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ENVPL401 Planning Theory
This paper discusses the various theories that influence how we plan our world. It will cover issues such as power, justice, governance, politics...
Points 15This paper is designed to provide students with skills and experience in the application of resource management plans and the resource consent...
Points 15This paper covers the steps involved in plan-making and plan-implementation processes. This includes issues identification; visioning; definition of...
Points 15Through an investigation and critical review of current Aotearoa environmental planning regime students learn how to better support M膩ori and...
Points 15This paper provides students with the opportunity to undertake an in-depth study of a contemporary issue relating to environmental planning theory...
Points 30This paper examines the foundations and principles of environmental and resource management law, their expression in key areas (biodiversity, climate...
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ENVPL500 Advanced Environmental Assessment and Planning
This is a project-based paper that provides an understanding of how environmental assessments are prepared, and used to assist decision-making and...
Points 15This paper provides students with a practical understanding of the broad range of different types of contemporary urban planning which occurs in New...
Points 15This paper is conducted in the workplace with supervision from University staff and a workplace supervisor or mentor. The aims of the paper are to...
Points 30This paper covers the steps involved in plan-making and plan-implementation processes. This includes issues identification; visioning; definition of...
Points 15This paper aims to extend student understanding of M膩ori environmental management in relation to Aotearoa-New Zealand's resource management and...
Points 15This paper is designed to provide students with skills and experience in the application of resource management plans and the resource consent...
Points 15This paper will provide students with hands-on spatial analytical skills for environmental planning practice in an urban context. Students will...
Points 15This paper discusses the various theories that influence how we plan our world. It will cover issues such as power, justice, governance, politics...
Points 15Through an investigation and critical review of current Aotearoa environmental planning regime students learn how to better support M膩ori and...
Points 15The environment is rapidly changing, both globally and in Aotearoa. While there may be uncertainty regarding when, where and how, impacts will...
Points 15The purpose of this course is to provide students with advanced understanding of systems and methods of resource management, and in particular with...
Points 15Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 60An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 90An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 120This paper examines the increasing risks imposed on human communities by global environmental change. The paper establishes a platform for the...
Points 30Automated GIS, using programming or scripts, are extremely powerful compared to the 'point and click' environment, and are the most practical method...
Points 15GIS is used widely in a range of industries and government agencies, and graduates competent in GIS are sort after for employment. This paper is...
Points 15This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues in Environmental Law. Students complete a supervised research...
Points 30This paper examines contemporary issues facing natural resource management among indigenous peoples with a particular focus on the experiences of...
Points 30This paper introduces students to the complexities and challenges of environmental policy processes, and develops skills in scholarly research on...
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ENVPL900 Environmental Planning PhD ThesisPoints 120
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