The Degree of Master of Urban Planning – MUrbPlan

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

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III.

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 requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

4 A student admitted to 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 admitted to this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Urban Planning Schedule.

7 With the approval of the Programme Director, up to 30 points may be substituted from other 700 level courses at this University.

8 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.

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

b The thesis topic must be approved by the Programme Director.

c The thesis topic is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

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

11 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.

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