Master of Architecture (Professional)

Master of Architecture (Professional)

Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: 8 December
Processing time: 20 days
Application fee: NZ$100
Full-time
Intakes: March
International tuition: NZ$39,584
Domestic tuition: NZ$8,510

Program overview

If you wish to become a practising architect, you must complete the MArch(Prof) programme or one of our associated combined masters programmes (followed by additional requirements from the registration boards). The MArch(Prof) is professionally accredited, recognised by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB), the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) and the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA). Following a year of advanced study, you will have the chance to explore an individual architectural design proposition, supported by a strong theoretical component, in a design thesis.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
  • TOEFL PBT
  • IELTS
An undergraduate degree in architecture or design You must submit a portfolio, written statement and CV via the portfolio system Slideroom. Portfolio content Your portfolio should convey your design ability and sensibility, your creativity and your skill with a range of architectural media. It must consist of between 12 and 15 pages of your own drawings and / or other creative works. You can choose any page size up to a maximum of A3 to present your work. You may display one or multiple images on each page. Each PDF file submitted must not exceed one page in length. Each digital experiment counts as one page. IELTS: minimum score of 6.5, with no subscore less than 6.0 or TOEFL: a minimum score of 575 or Internet-based (IBT) TOEFL: a score of 90 (with minimum score of 21 in Writing) or Pearson Test of English (Academic): an overall score of 58 with no score less than 50

Career opportunities

Architect (following successful completion of additional professional registration requirements) Building industry consultant Digital design professional Heritage or cultural consultant Project manager Urban designer

Campus location

Auckland , New Zealand

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