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

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

c completed the requirements for a relevant Masters degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III.

2 Students who have previously been awarded a Bachelor of Planning, Bachelor of Urban Planning, Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours), Master of Planning Practice or Master of Urban Planning or an equivalent qualification will not be admitted.

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

4 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 at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Notes:

(i) 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.

(ii) A relevant degree may be in environmental science, politics and international relations, economics, geography or architecture.

5 A student admitted to 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.

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

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

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

9 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.

10 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.

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

12 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.

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