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Regulations - Creative Arts And Industries


The Degree of Master of Architecture (Professional) – MArch(Prof)

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 degree, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Architectural Studies from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Architectural Studies from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

2 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirement in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

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.

Duration and Total Points Value

4 A student admitted to this degree must pass courses with a total value of 240 points.

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

Structure and Content

6 A student admitted to this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Architecture (Professional) Schedule.

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

8 The programme for each student requires the approval of the Programme Director.

9 A student enrolled for this degree must, before enrolment in the thesis component, achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher over 90 points in the taught courses of this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Architecture (Professional) cannot continue.

10 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.

Reassignment

11 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 Architecture (Professional) and Heritage Conservation once.

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

d A student may apply to reassign courses passed for the Master of Architecture (Professional) to the Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Studies.

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

Deadlines for Completion

12 a A student must complete the requirements for this degree within four semesters if enrolled full-time or eight semesters if enrolled part-time or equivalent.

b A student enrolled in this degree must complete their thesis by the date approved by the Programme Director 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 Programme Director 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.

Thesis

13 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Programme Director.

b The thesis topic and mode of presentation must be approved by the Programme Director 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 Programme Director in consultation with faculty academic services.

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.

Honours

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

Variations

15 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

Amendment

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

Master of Architecture (Professional) (MArch(Prof)) Schedule

Requirement:

Research Masters:

90 points: ARCHDES 700, 701, ARCHGEN 703, ARCHPRM 701

30 points from ARCHDRC 700–704, ARCHGEN 711–715, 733, ARCHHTC 700–702, 704, ARCHPRM 702–705, ARCHTECH 706–710, HERCONS 700–703, URBDES 702, or other approved 700 level courses offered at this University

120 points: ARCHDES 796 Thesis

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