The Degree of Master of Urban Planning (Professional) – MUrbPlan(Prof)

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:

either

a completed the requirements for a Bachelors or Masters degree, in a relevant discipline excluding the Degrees of Bachelor of Planning, Bachelor of Urban Planning, Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours), Master of Planning Practice and Master of Urban Planning, and having:

(i) achieved an average grade of B or higher in at least 90 points at Stage III or in the final Part in that Bachelors degree

or

(ii) achieved an average grade of B or higher in at least 90 points for the final Part of that Masters degree

or

b gained 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 Planning.

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.

2 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 240 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

3 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 280 points.

4 Taught Masters

A student enrolled for this degree must pass 240 points in courses from Parts I and II as listed in the Master of Urban Planning (Professional) Schedule.

5 Each Part must be completed before the next Part may be taken.

6 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.

7 a A student may reassign courses from this degree to the Master of Architecture (Professional) and Urban Planning (Professional) once.

b A student may reassign courses from this degree to the Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Heritage Conservation once.

c A student may reassign courses from this degree to the Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design once.

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

8 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

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

10 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.