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Regulations - Creative Arts And Industries
The Degree of Master of Urban Design – MUrbDes
The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed the requirements for:
either
a the Degree of Bachelor of Architecture
or
b the Degree of Bachelor of Planning
or
c the Degree of Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)
or
d the Degree of Master of Architecture (Professional)
or
e the Degree of Master of Planning Practice
or
f the Degree of Master of Urban Planning
or
g a qualification equivalent to a four-year degree in Landscape Architecture, approved by Senate or its representative
or
h an equivalent qualification, provided that Senate or its representative is satisfied that the prior degree or equivalent qualification is indicative of ability to undertake advanced study in Urban Design.
2 Applicants for admission will be required to submit a portfolio of work that provides evidence of an appropriate level of skill in design and urban analysis, a resume of professional work, and a statement on why they wish to study urban design.
Duration and Total Points Value
3 A student enrolled for this degree must:
a pass courses with a total value of 120 points
and
b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
4 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 160 points.
Structure and Content
5 Taught Masters
A student enrolled in this degree must pass 120 points from the courses listed in the Master of Urban Design Schedule.
6 If any of the courses listed have been previously completed, students must substitute an equivalent number of points from 700 level courses offered in the School of Architecture and Planning.
7 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity Course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.
Reassignment
8 a A student may reassign courses from this degree to the Master of Architecture (Professional) and Urban Design once.
b A student may reassign courses from this degree to the Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design once.
c All courses that can be reassigned must be reassigned, including courses not completed.
Variations
9 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme that does not conform to these regulations.
Distinction
10 This degree may be awarded with Distinction or Merit where a student’s overall grade is sufficiently high. Distinction may be awarded where a student has achieved a grade of A- or higher overall. Merit may be awarded where a student has achieved a B+ grade overall.
Commencement
11 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2015. The 2009 regulations for the Degree of Master of Urban Design were thereby repealed.
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