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Planning Theory, Culture and Critique

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington , New Zealand
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Tuition Fee
NZD 6,048
Start Date
2026-07-06
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
18 weeks
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Major
Construction Management | Town Planning | Urban Planning
Area of study
Architecture and Construction | Social Sciences
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
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NZD 6,048
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Program Overview

Course Overview

The course PLAN 451, also known as Planning Theory, Culture and Critique, examines planning theories and approaches, as well as contemporary debates and trends that guide the profession of urban and regional planning.


Course Details

  • Dates: 6 July 2026 to 8 November 2026
  • Starts: Trimester 2
  • Fees:
    • NZ$1,376.40 for domestic students
    • NZ$6,048.90 for international students
  • Lecture Start Times:
    • Tuesday 9.30am
    • Thursday 9.30am
  • Campus: Te Aro
  • Estimated Workload: Approximately 150 hours or 8.3 hours per week for 18 weeks
  • Points: 15 points

Entry Restrictions

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Corequisites: None
  • Restrictions: None

Taught By

The course is taught by the School of Architecture — Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation.


Disclaimer

This course outline may be subject to change.


Key Dates

Important dates, including mid-trimester teaching breaks, can be found on the University's key dates calendar. Assessment dates will be communicated once the course has begun.


About This Course

PLAN 451 is an on-campus only course, not available for distance study, with all class sessions delivered in person at the Te Aro Campus.


Course Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to:


  1. Debate key philosophical and theoretical planning issues.
  2. Examine and compare planning approaches and their application in practice.
  3. Locate and critique planning approaches and problems within social, cultural, and theoretical contexts.
  4. Communicate ideas through correct academic language and referencing.

How This Course Is Taught

  • Lectures and tutorials require in-person attendance.
  • Lecture recordings will be made available for subsequent revision.
  • Field trips require in-person attendance at specified times and locations.

Assessment

  • Weekly Written Responses: 10 x 300 words (52 hours) - 50% of the mark
  • Summative Reflective Response: 500 words (12 hours) - 10% of the mark
  • Essay: 2,500 words + references (40 hours) - 40% of the mark

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this course.


Lecture Times and Rooms

  • 6 July 2026 to 16 August 2026
  • 31 August 2026 to 11 October 2026

What You'll Need to Get

No specific texts or equipment are required for this course.


Past Versions of This Course

Older versions of this course may be accessible through the course archive.


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