Master of International Development and Planning (MIDP) 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Otago |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-120QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

59,817 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Nov, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of International Development and Planning is a 12 month (full time) course work Masters degree, that includes a research dissertation. The degree combines an enhanced understanding of development issues and needs, with the professional skills and competencies that professional planning education provides. The programme’s key objective is to understand environmental issues and how people are affected by these in a developmental context. This degree also emphasizes on people-environment relationships in such areas as urban development, water availability and quality, health, food security, hazards and pollution.  The School of Geography has regional strengths and expertise in Africa, the Pacific, Australasia, China, South and Southeast Asia.

Program overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of International Development and Planning is a 12 month (full time) course work Masters degree, that includes a research dissertation. The degree combines an enhanced understanding of development issues and needs, with the professional skills and competencies that professional planning education provides. The programme’s key objective is to understand environmental issues and how people are affected by these in a developmental context. This degree also emphasizes on people-environment relationships in such areas as urban development, water availability and quality, health, food security, hazards and pollution.  The School of Geography has regional strengths and expertise in Africa, the Pacific, Australasia, China, South and Southeast Asia.

Admission requirements

6+
58+
176+
6.5+
90+

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Humanities).

Every applicant must normally have at least a bachelor’s degree requiring three years of full-time study. Normally an average minimum grade of B+ is required for entry to the programme.

In exceptional circumstances an applicant who is not a graduate may be considered on the basis of alternative qualifications or satisfactory training and experience. Such preparation must be equivalent to a degree, and the applicant must provide evidence of ability to undertake advanced-level academic study. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may require such an applicant to pass one or more prescribed papers either before admission to or concurrently with the programme.

In considering an applicant’s qualifications, regard will be given to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualifications, as well as the applicant’s performance in the programmes.

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

8,893 NZD
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International Students

59,817 NZD
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Established in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and the first choice for more than 20,000 students.

Gathered from all over New Zealand and around the world, students at Otago soon become part of a tradition of innovation and enjoy the benefits of a worldwide reputation for academic excellence. Otago’s position at the forefront of modern scholarship is based on its long and respected history as well as the latest in groundbreaking research and vibrant education.

That’s why Otago is able to attract first-rate academics, and why Otago graduates find their degrees open doors around the world. Lots of employers say that they choose Otago graduates because they show real independence and an ability to hit the ground running. Otago’s degrees are challenging and relevant to the modern world, so you can be confident that you can lay the foundations of a successful career.

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The University of Otago provides excellent opportunities for students considering postgraduate study in Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities or Business.

Founded in 1869, the University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest university, but it is also a place that prepares students for the demands of the 21st century. Otago is highly committed to using our research strengths to improve the health, prosperity and well-being of people in New Zealand and around the world.

Otago is New Zealand's leading postgraduate university, with unrivalled access to world-class research teams and academic leaders. For every 100 postgraduate students, we have 20 or more research-active staff who are leaders in their disciplines.

As well as our main campus in Dunedin, Australasia's only true university city, we have postgraduate study options in our Wellington and Christchurch Medical and Health Science campuses, and by Distance Learning.

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