Course details

Master of Urban Planning MUrbPlan
NZQF Level 9

About the course

The Master of Urban Planning (MUrbPlan) involves the advanced exploration and critical analysis of a significant planning issue. Suitable for people with a New Zealand qualification in planning or urban planning, the MUrbPlan is a research-based programme in which you will investigate issues in the design, technology, history, equity and diversity, policy or practice of planning.

Entry 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

Research 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

Bachelor of Urban Planning (Hons) or Bachelor of Planning

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

You must have completed a Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) with a GPA of 5.0 in 60 points above Stage III.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

An undergraduate degree in urban planning or planning

  • Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0

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Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

About the provider

Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.

As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.

From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.

Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..

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