The Degree of Master of Professional Studies – MProfStuds

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

a (i) completed the requirements for a four-year Bachelors degree

or

(ii) completed the requirements for a Bachelors (Honours) degree

or

(iii) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree

and

(a) to enrol in the Education or Mathematics Education or Teaching Chinese in Schools specialisations, a professional qualification in Education equivalent to one year’s advanced study

or

(b) to enrol in a specialisation other than Education or Mathematics Education, either a professional qualification equivalent to one year’s advanced study or at least three years of professional experience deemed relevant to this programme

and

b (i) to enrol in the Education or Mathematics Education specialisations, at least three years of teaching experience

or

(ii) to enrol in the Mathematics Education specialisation, to be currently holding a teaching position

and

c completed any prerequisites for the courses in the subject area in which they wish to enrol.

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

3 A student enrolled for 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.

4 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 160 points.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements for one of the specialisations listed in the Master of Professional Studies Schedule.

6 The programme for students enrolling in the International Relations and Human Rights, Language Teaching, and Translation specialisations requires the approval of the relevant Academic Head or nominee and the Dean of Faculty of Arts. The programme for students enrolling in the Education specialisation requires the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work. The programme for students enrolling in the Teaching Chinese in Schools specialisation requires the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Education and Social Work and the Dean of Faculty of Arts. The programme for students enrolling in the Mathematics Education specialisation requires the approval of the Head of Department of Mathematics and the Dean of Faculty of Science. The programme for students enrolling in the Data Science or Digital Security specialisations requires the approval of the Head of Department of Statistics or the Head of Department of Computer Science and the Dean of Faculty of Science.

7 Students in the Master of Professional Studies in Education must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Professional Studies in Education cannot continue without the approval of the Programme Leader.

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 A dissertation or research portfolio, when included in the programme, is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Senate or its representative.

b The dissertation or research portfolio topic must be approved by the relevant Head of Department or Programme Coordinator prior to enrolment.

c The dissertation or research portfolio is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

10 A student may apply to reassign the courses passed for the Education specialisation to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

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.