Course details

Summary

Combine urban design knowledge with our professionally-recognised urban planning programme, broadening your practice and skillset.

Programme overview

The Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design gives you a sound platform for the realities of contemporary practice. In less time than it takes to complete the two degrees separately, you will gain a professionally-recognised urban planning qualification, and explore the design aspects of buildings, public spaces and networks.

This qualification is accredited by the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI).

Programme structure

This programme combines courses from both standalone masters programmes. Through taught seminars and studios, you will examine a range of case studies of best urban planning practice, as well as reviewing the influence of physical and social infrastructures, sustainable design practices and urban development.

You’ll be able to explore areas of interest and submit a 15,000 word (approximate) dissertation of personal research.

The programme is structured to facilitate connection with practicing urban planning professionals and urban designers.

Core courses: 180 points

Elective course: 15 points

Urban design projects: 60 points

Research dissertation: 45 points

Where could this programme take you?

Completion of this programme will prepare you to practise as an urban planner at either local or central government level, as well as in private practice. You will also have the skills to contribute as an urban designer in the community and in industry.

Jobs related to this programme

• Built environment consultant
• Environmental designer/planner
• Private practitioner
• Resource consent planner
• Urban designer
• Urban planner

Further study options

• Doctor of Philosophy

Entry criteria

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 landscape architecture.

You will need a GPE of 5.0 in your final year of study.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.