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    Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design MUrbPlan(Prof)UrbDes
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    Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design MUrbPlan(Prof)UrbDes

    University of Auckland

    University of Auckland

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    New Zealand, Auckland

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    65

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    City

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 30 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 52,842  / year
    Next Intake March-2026

    Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design MUrbPlan(Prof)UrbDes

    About

    The Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design gives you a sound platform for the realities of contemporary practice. In less time than it takes to complete the two degrees separately, you will gain a professionally-recognised urban planning qualification, and explore the design aspects of buildings, public spaces and networks.

    This qualification is accredited by the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    2025 entry requirements

    My highest qualification is from:

    Programme requirements

    Minimum programme requirements

    Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

    • Study option
      Taught 300 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

      Bachelors or masters degree in a related field

    Further programme requirements

    Taught 300 points

    You must hold a bachelors or masters degree in a related field, such as (but not limited to) environmental science, politics and international relations, economics, geography or architecture.

    Other pathways to study

    You will need a GPA of 5.0 in at least 60 points from your final year of study.

    You cannot apply for this programme if you hold one of the following degrees:

    • Bachelor of Planning
    • Bachelor of Urban Planning
    • Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)
    • Master of Planning Practice
    • Master of Urban Planning

    If you hold one of these degrees, you may be interested in the following postgraduate
    programmes:

    Programme requirements

    Minimum programme requirements

    Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

    • Study option
      Taught 300 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

      Bachelors or masters degree in a related field

    • Qualification
      IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
      Score required
      6.5

    Further programme requirements

    Taught 300 points

    You must hold at least an undergraduate degree from a recognised university (or similar institution) in a related field, such as (but not limited to) environmental science, politics and international relations, economics, geography or landscape architecture.

    You will need a GPE of 5.0 in your final year of study.

    Career

    Where could this programme take you?

    Completion of this programme will prepare you to practise as an urban planner at either local or central government level, as well as in private practice. You will also have the skills to contribute as an urban designer in the community and in industry.

    Jobs related to this programme

    • Built environment consultant
    • Environmental designer/planner
    • Private practitioner
    • Resource consent planner
    • Urban designer
    • Urban planner

    Student career planning service

    Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    NZD 52,842 

    Application Fee

    NZD  
    University of Auckland

    Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design MUrbPlan(Prof)UrbDes

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