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University of Auckland

Auckland , North Island ,New Zealand

Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Heritage Conservation

The Master of Urban Planning (Professional) and Heritage Conservation 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-recognized urban planning qualification, and increase your knowledge of how old buildings were built and how they can be preserved.

Campus Information

City Campus

The City Campus is right in the heart of Auckland. You are within walking distance of all the main cultural, entertainment and commercial hubs.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • March

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

COE
10 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

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

Jobs related to this programme

  • Architectural historian
  • Building technologist
  • Conservation consultant
  • Heritage consultant
  • Private practitioner
  • Urban planner

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Minimum program requirements

  • Normally this requires a completed bachelor honors degree or postgraduate diploma from New Zealand, or an acceptable equivalent postgraduate qualification from a recognized university (or similar) overseas.
  • An undergraduate degree
  • GPE 5.0

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 02 Year  06 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 89052 NZD
    Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
    Application Fee: 100 NZD
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