Overview

The Master of Architecture from University of Auckland is a research-based programme that allows you to further develop your personal interests, choosing to specialise in either architecture or sustainable design.

Your study will be self-directed, with support from an academic supervisor from our nationally and internationally recognised staff, featuring leading practitioners, designers and scholars.

Career

While MArch graduates often look to build a career in research and academia, you can also contribute to the industry as a designer, project manager, consultant or client liaison. Graduates have been known to utilise their creative thinking in other fields, such as film or web design.

Jobs related to this programme:

Academic

Architectural historian

Architectural researcher/writer

Building industry consultant

Building technologist

Cultural adviser

Design-based librarian or archivist

Digital design professional

Programme Structure

Courses include:

You can choose to complete your MArch entirely as research, or combine your research with coursework.

Both options allow you to build an academic context around your architectural investigations, concluding in the submission of a 35,000–40,000 word thesis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00
Starting 2026-12-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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58

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Taught 120 points

You need to have completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in your intended subject, with a GPA of 5 or higher over the programme.

Taught 180 points

You need to have completed a Bachelor of Arts, including the prerequisites for your intended subject, as detailed in the MA Schedule, with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in that subject.

Prerequisites are usually a major in your intended subject, but some subjects have more specific requirements.

If you are one course away from completing your BA, you may be able to complete this course during the first semester of your 180-point MA study.

Research 120 points

You need to have completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in your intended subject, with a GPA of 5.0 or higher over the programme.
You must also have an approved thesis topic and supervisor.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

55484 NZD / year

≈ 55484 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9555 NZD / year

≈ 9555 NZD / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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