Urban Planning

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

240 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Mar-2025

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 48,622 / year

Next Intake 3-Mar-2025

Urban Planning

About

The Master of Urban Planning (Professional) is designed to prepare people with undergraduate qualifications in other disciplines, such as geography, civil engineering or environmental science, for practising in the contemporary urban world, and is accredited by the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).

You will focus on policy formulation and implementation, urban sustainability, urban design, economics, social and cultural matters and infrastructure design. You will acquire the knowledge and leadership required to practice in an increasingly complex and diverse urban world.

You may also be interested in one of our combined masters programmes, combining the MUrbPlan(Prof) with another built environment discipline.

Create a positive future by influencing the economic, social, environmental and cultural development of our urban spaces in this professionally-accredited programme.

This is a research-led programme, drawing on the latest developments in urban planning scholarship. You will examine a range of New Zealand and international examples of best urban planning practice. The programme is structured to facilitate connection with practising urban planning professionals. You'll also investigate an urban issue of interest to you and produce an approximately 15,000 word dissertation on your findings.

Core courses: 180 points
Elective course: 15 points
Research dissertation: 45 points

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Sample programme structure

Year 1 120 points

Code:

URBPLAN 701

Name:

Urban Planning Contexts

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

URBPLAN 702

Name:

Urban Planning Law

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

URBPLAN 703

Name:

Urban Planning and the Environment

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

URBPLAN 704

Name:

People, Communities and Urban Planning

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

URBPLAN 705

Name:

Sustainable Infrastructure Planning

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

URBPLAN 706

Name:

MÄori Planning Issues

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

URBPLAN 707

Name:

Urban Economic Development

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

URBPLAN 708

Name:

Urban Design Studio

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts

Year 2 120 points

Code:

URBPLAN 711

Name:

Urban Planning Theory

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

URBPLAN 712

Name:

Sustainable Urbanism

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

URBPLAN 713

Name:

Shelter

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

15 points from URBPLAN 731-735, 741-746

Name:

Urban Planning Elective

Type:

Urban Planning Elective

Points:

15 pts
Code:

URBPLAN 714

Name:

Urban Planning Methods and Plan Making Studio

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

15 pts
Code:

URBPLAN 715

Name:

Urban Planning Research Dissertation

Type:

Research dissertation

Points:

45 pts

2023 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

University of Auckland Another tertiary institution

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 240 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Bachelors or masters degree in a related field

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Taught 240 points

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

You will need a GPA of 5.0 in at least 90 points from your final year of study.

Other pathways to study

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

Master of Heritage Conservation (MHerCons)
Master of Planning (MPlan)
Master of Urban Design (MUrbDes)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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 240 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

An undergraduate degree in a related field
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0

See alternative English language requirements

Disciplines

Creative Arts and Industries

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This normally requires a completed bachelor degree or postgraduate certificate from New Zealand, or an acceptable equivalent qualification from a recognised university (or similar) overseas. Previous work experience may be taken into account.

Career

There are three common avenues for employment in urban planning - local government, central government and private practice. MUrbPlan(Prof) graduates can become a generalist in the field, or choose to specialise in one domain, such as transport, consents, environmental planning or design.

Jobs related to this programme

Central, regional and local government bodies
Community groups
Iwi authorities
Non-governmental organisations
Private practice
Urban design

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

See all study options

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 48,622 / year

How to Apply

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