Master of Urban Planning

Program Overview

The Master of Urban Planning (MUrbPlan) at the University of Auckland offers advanced exploration and critical analysis of planning issues. Students can choose to present their research as a thesis or a research portfolio alongside coursework. The program prepares graduates for research careers in academia, doctoral study, or as specialists in planning consultation and development.

Program Outline

Master of Urban Planning (MUrbPlan) - The University of Auckland

Degree Overview

Objectives:

• To provide advanced exploration and critical analysis of significant planning issues.
• To allow students with a New Zealand qualification in planning or urban planning to delve deeper into the field through research.
• To investigate issues in the design, technology, history, equity and diversity, policy or practice of planning.

Structure:

• Students can choose between presenting their research as a thesis (approximately 35,000-40,000 words) or a substantial research portfolio alongside advanced coursework.
• Immerse yourself in a supportive research environment with discourse and debate with School staff and students engaged in similar critical analysis in the field.

Program Structure

Option 1:

• Thesis: 120 points

Option 2:

• Research portfolio: 90 points
• Elective courses: 30 points

Further requirements:

• Time limits and total points limits.

Faculty:

• The School of Architecture and Planning

Careers

• Prepare for a research career in academia, doctoral study, or as a specialist in research reports, planning consultation processes, and developments.

Other

• The program is suitable for people with a New Zealand qualification in planning or urban planning.
• Entry requirements include completing a Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) or Bachelor of Planning degree with a GPA of 5.0 in your final year of study.