The Degree of Master of Architecture (Professional) and Housing Studies – MArch(Prof)HousSt

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must meet the admission requirements for the Degrees of Master of Architecture (Professional) and Master of Housing Studies.

2 a A student admitted to this degree must pass courses with a total value of 300 points.

b The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 340 points.

3 A student enrolled for this degree must complete requirements as listed in the Master of Architecture (Professional) and Housing Studies Schedule.

4 A student who has not completed ARCHPRM 304, 305, ARCHTECH 307, 312, 314, 315 or equivalent courses must complete one or both of ARCHPRM 700, ARCHTECH 706 as approved by the Academic Head or nominee.

5 Courses selected for this qualification are subject to confirmation by the relevant Academic Head or nominee.

6 A student enrolled for this degree must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher over 120 points in the taught courses of this degree prior to enrolment in ARCHDES 796. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Architecture (Professional) and Housing Studies cannot continue.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 a A student must complete the requirements for this degree within five semesters if enrolled full-time or ten semesters if enrolled part-time or equivalent.

b A student enrolled in this degree must complete their thesis by the date approved by the Head of School of Architecture and Planning which will be no earlier than the last day of the twelfth week in the final semester of enrolment and no later than the last day of the final semester of enrolment.

c With the approval of the Head of School of Architecture and Planning a student may submit their thesis up to 12 months after the student’s initial enrolment in the thesis if enrolled full-time, or its part-time equivalent.

9 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The thesis topic and mode of presentation must be approved by the Head of School of Architecture and Planning prior to enrolment in the thesis. The mode of presentation will normally include an exhibition of finished work (including some or all of digital, graphic and/or three-dimensional components) and an oral presentation of the finished work to examiners, supervisors, academic staff and other students in the cohort being examined.

c The exhibition and oral presentation shall be organised by the Head of School of Architecture and Planning in consultation with the faculty student centre.

d The exhibition and oral presentation will be followed by the submission of the thesis.

e Recordings of exhibitions and oral presentations are not deposited in the University Library, nor deposited with the University’s digital repository.

f The thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

10 a A student may apply to reassign courses to the Master of Architecture (Professional) once.

b A student may apply to reassign courses to the Master of Housing Studies once.

c A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Studies.

d All courses that can be reassigned must be reassigned, including courses attempted but not completed.

11 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

13 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2023.