Master of Urban Planning (MUrbPlan)

Overview

From 2012, the School is replacing the Master of Planning Practice with the revised and enhanced Master of Urban Planning (MUrbPlan). With 85% of New Zealanders now living in the urban environment (our cities and towns), and globally, 50% of the world’s population now living in cities, there is a need to provide planning graduates with strategic urban planning knowledge and skills to confront the increasingly challenging urban context. The new degree includes a focus on issues including:

• Policy formulation and implementation
• Urban sustainability
• Urban design
• Urban economics
• Social and cultural matters
• Infrastructure design

Another major change is the increased level of independent research required to complete the degree. This has increased from a 20-point research project to a 45-research dissertation. The MUrbPlan will be an NZPI accredited degree.

For more detail, please see the University Calendar, held in the University Library; or you can purchase one from the University Bookshop or view online.

Note: From 2012 there will be no new admissions to the Master of Planning Practice (MPlanPrac); however, it will be available until 2017 to allow those currently enrolled in the programme to complete their degree.

University Calendar

Highlights

• Professionally accredited degree recognised by the relevant professional bodies.
• High quality, research-led teaching.
• Well-established connections with practising professionals.

Further study

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Applying for admission

How to apply
Scholarship opportunities
Important dates

More information

NICAI Student Centre
Level 2, Building 421
(Architecture and Planning Building)
26 Symonds Street, Auckland
Email: info-creative@auckland.ac.nz

For general enquiries, please call:
The University of Auckland Student Information Centre
Phone: 0800 61 62 65

For specific information on the MUrbPlan programme, please contact:
Lee Beattie
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 89155