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.
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.
Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)
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 60 points above Stage II.
You cannot apply for this programme if you hold one of the following University of Auckland degrees:
If you hold one of these degrees, you may be interested in the following postgraduate programmes:
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.
Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)
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.