Master of Urban Planning (Professional) MUrbPlan(Prof) Featured Image

Universities New Zealand University of Auckland Courses Master of Urban Planning (Professional) MUrbPlan(Prof)

Master of Urban Planning (Professional) MUrbPlan(Prof)

University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 46,752
Country Rank#1
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

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.

Course Content
Programme structure

This is a research-led programme, drawing on the latest developments in urban planning scholarship. You will examine a range of New Zealand and international examples of best urban planning practice. The programme is structured to facilitate connection with practising urban planning professionals. You’ll also investigate an urban issue of interest to you and produce an approximately 15,000 word dissertation on your findings.
- Core courses: 180 points
- Elective course: 15 points
- Research dissertation: 45 points
Entry Requirement
Programme requirements

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

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.
Fees & Scholarships
2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$9,728.40 – $10,831.20

International students
NZ$46,752

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Career Prospect
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

Cost Of Studying At University of Auckland

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

Check Loan Eligibility