The Degree of Master of Urban Design – MUrbDes

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) or Master of Architecture (Professional) or Master of Urban Planning from this University, or have equivalent completed prior study in a relevant subject.

2 Where required in Regulation 1, equivalence and relevance will be determined by the Programme Director.

Note: A relevant subject can be in landscape architecture or civil engineering.

3 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.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries.

4 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.

5 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 160 points.

6 A student enrolled for this degree must pass 120 points from the courses listed in the Master of Urban Design Schedule.

7 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.

8 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.

9 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.

10 This degree may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

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

12 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.