National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries
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Architects today face an exciting and challenging future where sustainability, climate change, evolving technology and the increasing complexity of human society must all be taken into account. Our programmes reflect all these requirements, and ensure you graduate well equipped for a rewarding career in architecture or in a range of other design-based roles.
Career options in architecture include: architect*, architectural historian, building industry consultant, building technologist, computer-aided design professional, design-based librarian or archivist, film designer, heritage architect, interior designer, project manager and urban designer.
*Following successful completion of the MArch(Prof) and professional registration.
Find out more about the architecture programmes offered by the School of Architecture and Planning:
The School of Architecture and Planning offers a broad range of subjects including urban design, law, policy-making, community and economic development, Māori perspectives, cultural planning, infrastructure and environmental science. With a University of Auckland planning qualification, you will be well equipped for a range of career opportunities, both in New Zealand and overseas.
Career options in planning include: city planner, community development officer, environmental planner, heritage and conservation planner, resource consent planner, iwi planning officer, policy analyst, regional planner, strategic planner, transportation planner and urban designer.
Find out more about the planning programmes offered by the School of Architecture and Planning:
- Bachelor of Planning (BPlan)
- Master of Planning (MPlan)
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Master of Urban Planning (MUrbPlan)
Note: From 2012 the MUrbPlan replaces the Master of Planning Practice (MPlanPrac). There will be no new admissions to the MPlanPrac; however, the programme will be available until 2017 to allow those currently enrolled to complete their degree. - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Urban designers are highly sought after all over the world. The Master of Urban Design (MUrbDes), the only such degree in New Zealand, will equip you with knowledge and skills in urban design theory, principles and practices, sustainable development futures, the role of physical and social infrastructure in cities, and the economic context of urban investment and development. Upon successful completion of the MUrbDes, you could progress to doctoral study in urban design.
Career options include: urban designer; city, strategic, regional or transportation planner; resource consent planner; property development manager; business development adviser; environmental planner; iwi planning officer and policy analyst.
Find out more about the urban design programmes offered by the School of Architecture and Planning:
