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21 Master's degrees offered by the university
Fine Arts
The Fine Arts programme at the University of Auckland is a postgraduate degree designed to advance your creative practice. This Master of Fine Arts is offered in a public study mode with flexible durations. It focuses on research-informed contemporary art within Elam’s interdisciplinary and vibrant environment.
Music
The Music programme at the University of Auckland is an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification. This public course offers both taught and research pathways, allowing students to specialise in diverse fields. It provides a flexible duration for advanced study, focusing on excellence in your chosen musical interest.
Community Dance
The Community Dance programme at the University of Auckland is a research-focused postgraduate degree. This one-year full-time course explores the transformational power of dance within diverse social contexts. Available in public study mode, it allows students to investigate global concerns through creative practice.
Art History
The Art History programme at the University of Auckland offers advanced postgraduate study in a public setting. This M.A. degree provides flexible pathways, including 120 and 180-point options. Students can choose between research or taught modes, with durations ranging from one to one and a half years of full-time study.
Screen Production
The Screen Production programme at the University of Auckland offers advanced postgraduate training in creative media. This Master of Arts degree features both research and taught pathways, available in full-time or part-time study modes. Students develop professional expertise in film and media within a public university setting.
Architecture (Professional)
The Architecture (Professional) at the University of Auckland is a two-year, full-time postgraduate degree designed for aspiring architects. This public study mode programme provides professional accreditation and advanced design training, allowing students to develop conceptual thinking and specialised research skills.
Architecture (Professional) and Urban Design
The Architecture (Professional) and Urban Design programme at the University of Auckland is a 30-month, full-time master degree. This public study mode course integrates professional architectural training with urban design expertise, preparing students for dual competency in contemporary practice and city development.
Copyright and Design
The Copyright and Design from University of Auckland is tailored for both law and non-law graduates, designed to enhance knowledge and expertise in trans-Tasman intellectual property law and to meet the educational requirements for registration as a patent and trade mark attorney.
Architecture
The Architecture PGDipArch at the University of Auckland is a one-year, full-time postgraduate programme designed for those seeking advanced expertise without pursuing professional registration. Available in public study mode, it offers a flexible curriculum to explore design trends and architectural history in depth.
Arts
The Arts programme at the University of Auckland offers advanced postgraduate study through M.A. research or taught pathways. Available in a public study mode, this flexible degree varies in duration and allows students to engage in deep scholarship across more than 40 diverse subject areas to enhance their professional expertise.
Urban Planning
The Urban Planning programme at the University of Auckland is a postgraduate research degree designed for advanced professional development. This one-year full-time or part-time course allows students to investigate complex planning issues through a thesis or research portfolio in a supportive academic environment.
Urban Design
The Master of Urban Design at the University of Auckland is a 120-point postgraduate programme focused on the spaces between buildings. This studio-based course offers full-time or part-time study modes. It is designed for professionals in architecture or planning to master sustainable urban development in a public setting.
Architecture (Professional) and Urban Planning (Professional)
The Architecture (Professional) and Urban Planning (Professional) at the University of Auckland is a three-year, full-time master degree. This public programme integrates two disciplines to prepare students for multidisciplinary roles in the built environment, offering a streamlined path to professional accreditation.
Architecture - Sustainable Design
The Architecture - Sustainable Design programme at the University of Auckland is a research-focused postgraduate degree. This M.Sc. level course offers flexible durations for both full-time and part-time study modes. Students engage in self-directed investigation within a public university setting to advance their expertise.
Drama
The Drama programme at the University of Auckland is a postgraduate qualification offered in a public study mode. Students can choose between research or taught pathways with durations of one to one and a half years. This advanced curriculum allows for deep engagement with theatrical scholarship and creative practice.
Architecture
The Architecture programme at the University of Auckland is a postgraduate research degree offered in a public study mode. This Master level course allows for specialised investigation into sustainable design or architectural theory. Students benefit from expert supervision while completing their advanced research thesis.
Dance Studies
The Dance Studies programme at the University of Auckland offers a sophisticated postgraduate research environment. This degree type allows for full-time or part-time study in a public setting. Students engage in advanced creative and academic exploration, developing specialist expertise over a flexible duration to suit their goals.
Urban Planning (Professional)
The Urban Planning (Professional) at the University of Auckland is a two-year, full-time postgraduate degree. This professionally accredited programme is designed for those with diverse undergraduate backgrounds. Delivered in a public study mode, it focuses on sustainable development and leadership within complex urban environments.
Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design
The Urban Planning (Professional) and Urban Design programme at the University of Auckland is a 300-point postgraduate degree. Delivered in a public study mode over 30 months of full-time study, it combines professional planning accreditation with advanced design expertise to prepare students for contemporary practice.
Dance Movement Therapy
The Master of Dance Movement Therapy at the University of Auckland is a professional postgraduate programme. This two-year, full-time course offers internationally recognised accreditation for those pursuing careers in clinical or community health. It is delivered via a public study mode at the City campus in Auckland.