The Degree of Master of Regional Development – MRegDev

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have:

either

a (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors Honours degree or postgraduate diploma from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage III, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(ii) have at least two years of relevant professional experience in regional development, or equivalent as approved by the Programme Director

or

b (i) (a) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) have at least two years of relevant professional experience in regional development, or equivalent as approved by the Programme Director

or

(ii) (a) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) passed 60 points towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Regional Development from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

2 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve the admission of a student who has extensive, relevant, practical, professional or scholarly experience deemed equivalent to the requirements in Regulation 1b.

Note: Relevant professional experience may include economic and business development, environmental management, iwi development, planning or policy development, social, education and health development.

3 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a 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

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

4 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b or 2 must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

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

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Regional Development Schedule.

6 A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Regional Development 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 student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Certificate in Regional Development.

9 A student who is required to complete 180 points and has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Regional Development may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

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

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

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