Master of Urban Planning (Professional) MUrbPlan(Prof)
Architecture
A course by
University of Auckland
Develop expertise in urban planning and shape the future of cities with this professionally accredited master's, suitable for those with undergraduate degrees in related disciplines.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced urban planning capabilities
Gain the knowledge, skills, and professional leadership required to plan for sustainable and complex urban environments.
Formulate and implement policy
Understand policy processes and implementation in the urban context, covering economic, social, environmental, and cultural factors.
About This Course
The Master of Urban Planning (Professional) prepares graduates for practice in planning, equipping them to manage social, economic, environmental, and cultural dimensions of urban development. Accredited by the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI), the programme combines core courses covering policy, sustainability, urban design, economics, Māori planning, and infrastructure, along with research. Graduates are equipped for a variety of planning roles in government and private practice, and can specialise in areas such as transport, environmental, or consents planning.
Course Content
- Core courses: Urban Planning Contexts, Māori Planning Issues, Urban Economic Development, Housing and Community Development
- Studios: Contemporary Wicked Problem Studio, Community Design Studio, Sustainable Urbanism Studio
- Law and Theory: Urban Planning Law, Urban Planning Theory, Plan Making Studio
- Research Project: 15,000 word dissertation
- Smart City Planning
- Examination of New Zealand and international urban planning best practices
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. geography, civil engineering, environmental science)
Build towards these roles
Urban Planner in local, regional, or central governmentPrivate planning practiceUrban designerConsultant for community groups or iwi authoritiesRoles with non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
Build skills in these industries
Urban PlanningLocal and Central Government
