Master of Professional Studies MProfStuds

    Master of Professional Studies MProfStuds

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    NZD 24,195 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 20, 2026
    Master of Professional Studies MProfStuds

    About

    The MProfStuds is a masters degree with a professional focus. It can be a useful way to continue your postgraduate study if you already have a masters degree.

    Specialisations available:

    • Data Science
    • Digital Security
    • Education
    • Food Safety*
    • Mathematics Education
    *The specialisation in Food Safety has been suspended and is no longer accepting applications.

    Disciplines

    The University of Auckland

    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 120 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 3.0
    • Study option
      Research 120 points
      Grade required
      GPA Grade Point Average 3.0

    Further programme requirements

    Select your study option:

    You must have completed one of the following:

    • A four-year bachelors degree
    • An honours degree
    • A bachelors degree and a one-year professional qualification or three years’ professional experience relevant to the area that you would like to study.

    • To enrol in the Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience.
    • To enrol in the Mathematics Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience and currently hold a teaching position.
    • To enrol in the Teaching Chinese in Schools specialisation you need to have attained a proficiency level in Chinese of at least HSK Level 5 or equivalent.

    You must have completed one of the following:

    • A four-year bachelors degree
    • An honours degree
    • A bachelors degree and a one-year professional qualification or three years’ professional experience relevant to the area that you would like to study.

    • To enrol in the Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience.
    • To enrol in the Mathematics Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience and currently hold a teaching position.
    • To enrol in the Teaching Chinese in Schools specialisation you need to have attained a proficiency level in Chinese of at least HSK Level 5 or equivalent.

    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 120 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.0
    • Study option
      Research 120 points
      Grade required
      GPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.0
    • Qualification
      IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
      Score required
      6.5
      • No bands less than 6.0.
      • Translation specialisation has a higher requirement.

      See alternative English language requirements

    Further programme requirements

    Select your study option:

    You must have completed one of the following:

    • A four-year bachelors degree (which includes one year of postgraduate-level study)
    • A one-year postgraduate degree
    • A bachelors degree and a one-year professional qualification or three years professional experience relevant to the area that you would like to study.

    You will need a GPE of at least 3.0 and for some specialisations a higher GPE will be required.

    • To enrol in the Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience.
    • To enrol in the Mathematics Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience and currently hold a teaching position.
    • To enrol in the Teaching Chinese in Schools specialisation you need to have attained a proficiency level in Chinese of at least HSK Level 5 or equivalent.
    • To enrol in the Translation specialisation you need to have an IELTS Academic overall score of 7.0 with no bands less than 6.5. Alternatively, for non-native speakers of English, you need to have at least three years of tertiary education in the English medium.

    You must have completed one of the following:

    • A four-year bachelors degree (which includes one year of postgraduate-level study)
    • A one-year postgraduate degree
    • A bachelors degree and a one-year professional qualification or three years professional experience relevant to the area that you would like to study.

    You will need a GPE of at least 3.0 and for some specialisations a higher GPE will be required.

    • To enrol in the Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience.
    • To enrol in the Mathematics Education specialisation you need to have at least three years’ teaching experience and currently hold a teaching position.
    • To enrol in the Teaching Chinese in Schools specialisation you need to have attained a proficiency level in Chinese of at least HSK Level 5 or equivalent.
    • To enrol in the Translation specialisation you need to have an IELTS Academic overall score of 7.0 with no bands less than 6.5. Alternatively, for non-native speakers of English, you need to have at least three years of tertiary education in the English medium.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Career

    Where could this programme take you?

    Our professional programmes can sharpen the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in your chosen field or progress your existing career. Completing an MProfStuds can make you readily identifiable as holding the skills to participate in your chosen field and contribute to its advancement.

    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
    24,195 / year
    Master of Professional Studies MProfStuds
    University of Auckland
    University of Auckland
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Auckland

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