Program Overview

Master of Architecture (Professional)

The Master of Architecture (Professional) is a two-year program that prepares students for a career as a registered architect. The program is professionally accredited by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board and has been designed to meet the academic accreditation requirements for registration as an architect in New Zealand.

Program Details

• Programme code: AK1338
• Level: 9
• Points: 240
• Duration: 2 years full-time / part-time available
• Campus: City Campus
• Start date: 22 February 2027

Fees

• Domestic: $11,851.60 (for 120 points), comprising $10,630 tuition fees and $1,221.60 student services levy
• International: $46,621.60 (for 120 points), comprising $45,400 tuition fees and $1,221.60 student services levy
  • Fees are subject to change year to year.
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition, while domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum entry requirements:
  • Completion of the Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments or equivalent with a B grade average or higher in courses at level 7
  • Submission of a portfolio of work, cover letter, and/or attendance at a selection interview
• International student entry requirements:
  • English language requirements: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher, or equivalent

Program Structure

The program is mainly studio-based, with a focus on integrating social and technical knowledge into core design processes. Students will design a range of buildings at different scales and levels of complexity.

Year 1

• Semester 1 courses:
  • ARCH800 Wnanga Studio I: Strategy (30 points)
  • ARCH802 Architectural Practice I: Histories and Theories of Practice (15 points)
  • ARCH804 Law for Construction Management (15 points)
• Semester 2 courses:
  • ARCH801 Wnanga Studio II: Resolution (30 points)
  • ARCH805 Architectural Practice IV: Business and Entrepreneurship (15 points)
  • ARCH806 Architectural Practice II: Research Methods (15 points)

Year 2

• Full-year course:
  • ARCH998 Design Thesis (90 points)
• Semester 1 course:
  • An elective course (15 points)
• Semester 2 courses:
  • ARCH810 Advanced Topics in Architecture (15 points)

Career Opportunities

The Master of Architecture (Professional) is designed to prepare students for a career as a registered architect. To become a registered architect, students need to complete a three-year bachelor's degree, a two-year Master of Architecture (Professional), and 5,250 hours of professional practice under the supervision of a registered practicing architect.

Related Programs

• Bachelor of Architecture and Future Environments
• Graduate Diploma in Architecture
• Master of Architectural Design Management