Master of Urban Planning (Professional) MUrbPlan(Prof)

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 DeadlinesMarch-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 52,842 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Master of Urban Planning (Professional) MUrbPlan(Prof)

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.

Disciplines

Creative Arts and Industries

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 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 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 60 points above Stage II.

Other pathways to 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:

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

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Taught 240 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 architecture.

You will need a GPE of 5.0.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

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.