Master of Architecture (Professional) and Urban Design 30 months Postgraduate Program By The University of Auckland |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

30 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

52,842 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

08 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Architecture and Built Environment

Degree

MArch

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Architecture (Professional) and Urban Design will give 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 the qualification necessary to practice as a professional architect*, and investigate the ecological, social and economic conditions of good urban cities and spaces.

The MArch(Prof)UrbDes is professionally accredited, recognised by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB), Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) and the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA).

Read the full programme regulations for the Master of Architecture (Professional) and Urban Design in the University of Auckland Calendar.

*If you wish to become a practising architect, you must complete this programme (or any of our MArch(Prof) programmes) as well as additional requirements from the registration boards.

Program overview

Main Subject

Architecture and Built Environment

Degree

MArch

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Architecture (Professional) and Urban Design will give 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 the qualification necessary to practice as a professional architect*, and investigate the ecological, social and economic conditions of good urban cities and spaces.

The MArch(Prof)UrbDes is professionally accredited, recognised by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB), Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) and the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA).

Read the full programme regulations for the Master of Architecture (Professional) and Urban Design in the University of Auckland Calendar.

*If you wish to become a practising architect, you must complete this programme (or any of our MArch(Prof) programmes) as well as additional requirements from the registration boards.

Admission Requirements

90+
58+
176+
4+
6.5+

You must have completed a Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) with a GPA of 4.0 or higher in 90 points at Stage III.

Your must have completed your degree within two years of commencing this programme.

If your BAS was completed more than two years prior to starting this programme, you must submit a portfolio, written statement and CV via the portfolio system Slideroom.

08 Dec 2025
30 Months
Mar

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,993 NZD
International
52,842 NZD

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