Postgraduate Prospectus 2021 Honours | Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates | Masters

Postgraduate Prospectus 2021 Honours | Postgraduate diplomas and certificates | Masters | Doctorates

No1 No 1 No1 New Zealand Global In New Zealand university* Reputation** for Employability*** Nau mai, haere mai Welcome to the University of Auckland

Postgraduate study at the University of Auckland We’ve also been recognised as world leaders in The University of Auckland is also placed at offers the opportunity to fulfil your academic sustainability with our recent number one ranking number one in New Zealand for Graduate and career potential, and make a significant in the Times Higher Education Impact Ratings. Employability***. When you finish your studies, contribution to society. Whether you choose one These measure how well educational institutions you’ll be equipped for the next step – what that of our taught or research programmes, you can are delivering on the United Nations’ Sustainable looks like is up to you. Success with us is just the expect to challenge your thinking, learn new skills Development Goals. beginning. and position yourself for the next step in your Our more than 14,000 postgraduate students We look forward to welcoming you in 2021. career. play an important role in the University’s As you pursue advanced study, you could be innovation ecosystem and are a valued part of our DAWN FRESHWATER involved in the discovery and development of academic community. As such, we offer a wide Vice-Chancellor innovations that improve our social, cultural, range of support and opportunities, including: The University of Auckland economic and environmental wellbeing. • Over 150 taught and research postgraduate As well as innovation through research, we offer programmes specialised and innovative degrees such as the • $40 million in postgraduate scholarships and Master of Earthquake Engineering that meet the awards each year demands of an ever-changing world. • Extensive pastoral and learning support

* Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings 2020 ** QS World Rankings Academic and Employer Reputation, number one in NZ 2019 *** QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019 Contents Welcome to the University of Auckland

Welcome to the University of Auckland 2 Get a taste of postgraduate study 5 Postgraduate research 7 New Zealand's most innovative university 13

Postgraduate programmes

Our postgraduate programmes 15 Arts 18 Business School 20 Creative Arts and Industries 22 Education and Social Work 24 Engineering 26 Auckland Bioengineering Institute 26 Law 28 Liggins Institute 28 Medical and Health Sciences 30 Science 32

Supporting your study

Funding your studies 35 Enhancing your career potential 36 Gaining an international qualification 37 Utilising student services and support 40 Finding accommodation 46 Arriving from abroad 48

Applying

How to apply 50 Dates to remember 52

Glossary 54 Find out more 5 5

3 “I believe doctoral research will help me broaden my horizons in the interface between Māori culture and environmental engineering.”

Nona is a PhD candidate in Environmental Engineering. His thesis aims to facilitate more efficient collaboration between Māori communities and non-Māori parties to utilise and develop geothermal resources. “As a member of Te Ārawa and Tainui iwi, I am regularly engaging with various members of Te Ārawa and Ngāti Tūwharetoa hapū and obtaining historical and cultural mōhiotanga (knowledge) of Māori communities’ spiritual and physical links with geothermal resources in the central North Island. I also explore the different worldviews associated with geothermal development to pursue holistic decision-making and ensure cultural, environmental, social, and economic sustainability. “Within geothermal development, Māori communities are under-benefited, and with little sustainability, our Te Ārawa and Tūwharetoa people are at risk of losing the very gift that our ancestors have thrived with for hundreds of years. “I am originally from Rotorua where I was immersed in Māori culture and language, and utilised geothermal resources as a member of the local community. By combining my cultural heritage with an education from a western engineering institute, I have the ability to help facilitate sustainable change and increase cultural awareness in the engineering space for our people. “I hope to raise our younger generation's awareness of past, present and future issues that Māori communities may face if the current direction of geothermal utilisation continues.” Nona Hohepa-Taute is a PhD candidate in Environmental Engineering. He is a recipient of a Ngāti Mākino Iwi Authority scholarship and GNS Science Doctoral Research Award.

Watch Nona speak about his postgraduate experience at www.auckland.ac.nz/gradvids

4 Get a taste of postgraduate study

Meet our academics, explore Three Minute Thesis your study options and see what The Three Minute Thesis competition gives postgraduate life could be like postgraduates 180 seconds to explain their for you. entire thesis to a general audience. This fast- paced annual competition is an unmissable highlight in the postgraduate calendar, and a Postgraduate Week unique platform for postgraduates to increase their research impact and refine their research 28 September - 2 October 2020 communication skills. Don’t miss out on the chance to attend a range www.auckland.ac.nz/3mt of postgraduate events in 2020, including panel discussions and one-on-one advice sessions. Webinars will also give you detailed insight into Postgraduate Research some of our postgraduate programmes and the Showcase opportunity to ask our academic supervisors any questions. Registrations are essential. Each year, this showcase brings together some of the best postgraduate research from across www.postgradweek.ac.nz the University. It’s a fantastic opportunity for our postgraduate students to gain public recognition for their research and to network with peers, academics and industry representatives. www.auckland.ac.nz/exposure

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5 “I learned so many new skills during my postgraduate studies, and it allowed me to develop both professionally as a scientist and grow as a person.”

Rebecca is a graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences and a lecturer in Wine Science at the University of Auckland. Her PhD research investigated how different temperatures used during wine fermentation impacts the metabolism of yeast. “I chose to pursue my doctorate because it was exciting to be able to select a PhD topic that was interdisciplinary, combining my love of genetics and aroma chemistry. My decision to undertake my studies at the University of Auckland was for its strong research culture and world-class science performance. “My PhD has provided me with many opportunities. At an academic level, my research resulted in the publication of three journal articles in highly-regarded journals in the field of wine science. I was also able to attend three international conferences and present the work from my thesis. “At a professional level, I was able to work for my supervisor as a lab technician for a year after my PhD, which led to developing commercial wine yeast strains along with some teaching experience. This led to postdoctoral and teaching work which was essential for getting my academic position at the University of Auckland. “I have also made lifelong friends and developed networks for research collaboration.” Rebecca Deed is a recipient of the Janet Bain MacKay Memorial Prize, the Frances Briggs Memorial Prize in Plant Sciences, and the Bright Futures Doctoral Scholarship.

6 Postgraduate research

Postgraduate research is a cornerstone of the University of Auckland. The breadth of research being conducted at the University means we offer a wide range of disciplines to our research students. There is a wealth of opportunities for you to undertake research as a postgraduate student: from small research projects to in-depth doctoral theses. Leading researchers The University has more internationally and nationally esteemed researchers than any other tertiary institution in New Zealand. This means you could be working alongside internationally respected researchers on a project of global significance, whilst building your international networks and a reputation of excellence. Be part of our research $40 million community worth of postgraduate scholarships and As a postgraduate researcher at the University awards are on offer each year. of Auckland, you will be part of a community of like-minded postgraduate scholars that has the largest number of research degree completions in the country. FindaThesis Find doctoral and masters research Renowned research-led opportunities at the University on FindaThesis. Whether you’re searching University by area of interest or looking for a The University of Auckland has more top quality specific project, the online database researchers in more subjects than any other provides detailed information about university in New Zealand.* The University available projects, potential supervisors supports the work of eight faculties covering a and more. comprehensive range of disciplines, as well as two www.findathesis.auckland.ac.nz internationally-renowned Large Scale Research Institutes. The University is also host to five You can also browse the University’s Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs), partner staff directory to find potential on another five, and hosts two National Science supervisors who research in your area Challenges and is a partner on another eight. of interest. www.unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz * Quality Evaluation (PBRF) – Final Results, Ngā Kete (TEC)

7 “As a Pacific student, the University’s Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS) provides valuable academic and pastoral support that is second to none.”

Julie recently completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), investigating the perceptions of Māori stroke survivors and their whanau on the use of a robotic aid to assist rehabilitation. She will be extending her research into a PhD, focusing on the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease among Pacific people living in New Zealand. “Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of preventable death both in New Zealand and globally, and Pacific people in particular experience a disproportionately higher burden compared to the general population. “There is a lack of Pacific health researchers, and a greater lack of Pacific epidemiologists in New Zealand. I decided to pursue postgraduate study to help change this and do my part to improve the health experiences and outcomes of Pacific people in New Zealand.” “The reputation of the University of Auckland was one of the reasons that I decided to study here. The calibre of the academic staff and the teaching environment is very high, and there are many internationally-recognised academics in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. “My postgrad study helped me to determine what fuels my passion, and where I want to situate myself in the health workforce. I liked that classes were a lot smaller and you could build networks and relationships with peers, staff members and academics who become colleagues when you complete your studies.” Julie Winter-Smith is a recipient of the Ministry of Health Aniva scholarship and the Pacific Health Workforce Awards.

8 Archaeology Education We are ranked in Archaeology Arts the Ourworld’s subjects top 50 are As one of the world’s leading faculties for humanities and social sciences, we are passionate placesranked to study in the world’s about making a difference and pushing the th th boundaries of knowledge and understanding. top 50 10 in the world 17 in the world Our research strengths include: th • Archaeology Anatomy and Sports-related Geography 25 Lawin the world • Conflict and terrorism Physiology subjects • Cybercrime • Disaster recovery Education Pharmacy & Sports-related Geography • Histories, cultures and identities Pharmacology • Indigenous knowledge and development subjects • Linguistics and language th th th th • Policing and restorative justice 18 in the world 28 in the world 29 in the world 29 in the world • Public policy • Refugees and transnational migration • Sustaining environments English Language Philosophy Psychology Engineering - and Literature Civil and • Transforming societies th th th th in the world in the world in the world Structuralin the world Through your postgraduate study, you will 27 27 29 30 develop specialist knowledge alongside advanced capabilities in critical and creative thinking, written communication and cultural awareness. Performing Engineering - English Language Psychology Our graduates go on to work in diverse fields st Arts Civilth and andth Literature th such as archaeology, international relations and 31 in the world 36Structuralin the world 36 in the world 39 in the world development, museums and cultural heritage, and policy-making. Accounting and Anthropology Development Modern Finance Studies Languages Auckland Bioengineering Institute nd th th th 32 in the world in the world in the world 40 in the world The Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) is 39 39 a world-leading research institute that aims to improve medical diagnosis and treatment of st st st st 41 in the world 41 in the world 41 in the world 41 in the world injury and disease, and to develop new assistive Philosophy Nursing Anthropology Law devices for the disabled. Our focus on research excellence, clinical application, entrepreneurship Nursing Business and Statistics and Mathematics and commercialisation adds value to society and Management Operational to the New Zealand economy. Studies Research Our research strengths include: • Biophysically-based computational models of the human body th th rd th in the world in the world • Innovative medical devices and 43st in the world 44rd in the world 45rd 50th instrumentation 41 in the world 43 in the world 43 in the world 45 in the world • Biomimetics and augmented human QS World Rankings University by RankingsSubject 2020. by Subject 2018. technologies • Engineering for clinical technologies

ABI has many international collaborations in fields postgraduate students and collaborations with We also host research institutes and centres such as musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal international colleagues. that focus on long-term programmes of high modelling, cardiac, lung, and womens health The Business School focuses on four strategic relevance, such as building New Zealand’s research, plus augmented and virtual reality. We research and education themes that align closely business connections with Asia, digital enterprise, promote a culture of entrepreneurs based on with the University’s commitment to research on retirement policy, Māori and Pacific business opportunities that emerge from our research. Our issues of national and international significance. development, and energy and resource use. goal is to help students achieve their best through • Innovation and value creation a research-focused environment and a range of • Succeeding in international markets generous grants and scholarships. • Productivity and sustainable business • Leadership and governance Business School Our researchers work in a number of disciplinary At the Business School, we have an unconditional areas: commitment to quality teaching and research • Accounting • Commercial Law 429 in topics that shape the futures of people and organisations for the benefit of New Zealand and • Economics the world. • Finance Our academics are engaged in research • Information Systems programmes that enable people to develop • International Business • Management ideas, knowledge and skills that shape their Number of doctorates completed in 2019. development, advance New Zealand business, • Marketing influence the global economy and enhance • Operations Management society. Their projects frequently involve • Property

9 “I enjoy the independence of postgraduate study. Having a major project to manage is a great challenge that is very exciting to me.”

Originally from the UK, Jarrah is a recipient of a University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship. After completing a Summer Research Scholarship which sparked an interest in further postgraduate study, Jarrah is now studying towards a PhD in Bioengineering. “My work focuses on cardiac mechanics using the Auckland Bioengineering Institute’s cardiomyometer. The title of my thesis is ‘Transient dynamic performance of cardiac muscle during interventions,’ where an intervention is anything that modifies the contractile state of cardiac muscle be that stimulus frequency, muscle length, or use of pharmacological agents. “By performing more physiologically relevant experiments, we can get a better understanding of how the heart works. This is especially useful when looking at diseased tissue (e.g. diabetic) where we can figure out what changes or goes wrong, providing us with information about potential targets for treating these conditions. “I chose the University of Auckland due to its world-leading instrumentation for the study of cardiac muscle, along with the financial security of a doctoral scholarship. The high academic ranking and distinguished reputation of the University was certainly a consideration in my decision to come here for my undergraduate degree. At the time it was the only New Zealand university that offered biomedical engineering and even now, the degree it offers is unparalleled in the country. “Studying bioengineering at the University is something special – it’s a relatively small group which means that you get to know everyone pretty quickly. ABI has a great social committee which organises events catering to all types of people. I’ve made so many great friends through these events that I would have otherwise never met.” Jarrah Dowrick is a recipient of the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship.

Watch Jarrah speak about his postgraduate experience at www.auckland.ac.nz/gradvids

10 Creative Arts and Industries Some of our major research areas include: • Research to reality is finding the best ways to • Earthquake engineering translate our research findings into changes in The Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries is the • Energy clinical practice. University’s centre of creative research, teaching • Food and practice within the fields of architecture, From cellular research to clinical trials, the Liggins • Healthcare technology Institute focuses on the application of knowledge, heritage conservation, urban planning, urban • Infrastructure design, dance, design, fine arts and music. because we know that intervening in people’s health • Manufacturing early has the biggest impact on lifelong health. Key research strengths include: • Robotics • Architecture, heritage conservation, • Smart materials Medical and Health Sciences urban planning, urban design: urban and We believe in inclusivity – our postgraduate architectural resilience and sustainability; students are valued members of our research At the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences we urban and spatial planning and place making; teams. Our capacities are further strengthened are committed to improving the health of our local, design research; the history, theory and through collaborations with industry and other national and global communities through excellence pedagogy of the built environment, including faculties and research institutions, so you’re in research. Our faculty is the largest biomedical Māori and Pacific-focused research. exposed to the best knowledge on offer. research faculty in New Zealand, with a proud history • Dance Studies: choreography, performance, of attracting and growing pre-eminent researchers community dance, dance education, and talented students, as well as generating high ethnography, history and technology Law levels of research funding. • Design: advanced technologies, global As New Zealand’s leading law school, we have Our faculty has fostered a very strong research challenges, community engagement, natural a tradition of excellence proven by a strong culture and is host to a number of internationally environment, enterprise, theory and practice international reputation for research. Our strength renowned and highly regarded research programmes. methodologies, impact and leadership. is reflected in the calibre of our award-winning Research strengths include: • Fine Arts: curatorial, critical and theoretical lecturers and supervisors. Auckland Law School research contributing to local and international has leaders in all major areas of the law. • Audiology • Immunology contemporary arts discourse. • Bioengineering • Neuroscience The New Zealand Centre for Legal Theory • Music: music performance, composition, • Biomedical imaging • Nursing recently became our sixth renowned research improvisation, music in historical and social • Cancer, cardiovascular • Ophthalmology centre, alongside the New Zealand Centres for contexts, music education and pedagogy, biology • Pharmacy Indigenous Peoples and the Law; Information and music production, musicians' health. • Clinical medicine • Population health Communications Technology Law; Environmental • Developmental biology • Reproductive biology Law; Human Rights Law, Policy and Practice; and • Genomics • Vision science Education and Social Work Law and Business. Research in the Faculty of Education and Social Our broad range of research areas include: A strong culture of collaboration exists at all levels Work is committed to improving the educational • Contract, torts, equity and other areas of through the faculty, allowing vital links across faculty, and social wellbeing of society. Our research private law between faculties and with other tertiary research harnesses the vast potential that diversity brings • Corporate and commercial law institutions. to education, social work, counselling and social • Criminal law and justice and community leadership. • Family and relationships law and policy Science Five sub-themes summarise the key spheres of • Indigenous peoples and the law our research: advancing equity and social justice; • International and comparative law The Faculty of Science is New Zealand’s leading and enhancing indigenous opportunities; leading • Land and environmental law largest science faculty. The breadth of scientific learning; promoting life-long wellbeing; and • Legal history and theory research is diverse and a variety of high-quality supporting intercultural inclusiveness. • Litigation and dispute resolution postgraduate research options are available. Research strengths include: • Public law, including constitutional and Science plays a vital role in addressing the key issues that confront us and future generations. For this • Applied theatre in education administrative law reason, research in the faculty is regularly successful • Education and schooling success for diverse • Tax and regulations in funding rounds for a broad range of projects, from communities within New Zealand searching for early-life in terrestrial hot-springs to • Educational leadership Liggins Institute improving the process for producing milk powder. • Health education, physical education and The Liggins Institute is a world-leading centre We provide a rich research environment for our sports studies for research into maternal, foetal and child students. Our many research strengths include: • Knowledge in education health, nutrition, development, epigenetics • Literacies and languages and translational and implementation science. • Knowledge sciences • Pacific education, languages and communities Our mission is to improve life-long health • Our world and universe • Māori and indigenous language revitalisation, through excellent research into the long-term • Aroha atu, aroha mai: Science in society language education and language policy consequences of early-life events. • Healthy people, healthy communities • Social work practice strategies for promoting • Food, food production and nutrition Our multi-disciplinary approach enables us to the wellbeing of diverse populations. • Sustainable futures view 21st century health problems from different • Future materials and technologies Our collaborative relationships with schools and angles at once, and our four key research themes • Computational biology communities of practice have enabled the faculty reflect this: to secure significant funding for its research and • Determinants of a healthy life is a Our faculty benefits from strong collaborations within professional fellowships, along with postgraduate groundbreaking area of science that has the the global academic community. Our relationships study scholarships for outstanding researchers potential to understand why and how non- with commercial industry are an important aspect from New Zealand and around the world. communicable diseases develop. of scientific research and innovation, and we are • Healthy mothers, healthy babies focuses proud of our significant links to the Crown Research Engineering on the importance of a mother’s environment, Institutes of New Zealand. diet and lifestyle prior to and during pregnancy The Faculty of Engineering covers a wide range for her child’s lifelong health. Find out more of innovative and exciting research – from pure • Nutrition for lifelong health encompasses Postgraduate research to applied – with demonstrable positive impacts every stage of life: from the health of parents www.auckland.ac.nz/postgradresearch on society, economics and technology and a at conception, to the impact of diet on muscle commitment to ensuring we lead the way towards health in adulthood. Our researchers on YouTube a sustainable future. www.youtube.com/researchworkswonders

11 “I wanted to study at a great university. I chose the University of Auckland because of the classes that were offered.”

Maria is a Master of Laws graduate, specialising in Corporate and Commercial Law. She works as a Solicitor for Simpson Grierson. “I have been practising Corporate and Commercial Law for the last five years. I thought studying a masters would give my career a new opportunity to increase my knowledge and experience. I wanted to expand my network and research topics I´m interested in. “I’m a Spanish native speaker. By coming to this university, I challenged my English skills. It helped to improve my communication and research skills. “I think studying this programme is a great decision. You will meet many lawyers from around the world and get the opportunity to exchange knowledge and opinions. Auckland is a great place to study and to live.” Maria Nieto is a recipient of the International Student Excellence Scholarship.

12 New Zealand’s most innovative university

From innovation workshops and challenges to support starting a spin-out company, the University has a strong innovation culture, where every student has the opportunity to develop and pursue their entrepreneurial potential.

The University of Auckland has been identified Unleash Space: innovation as one of the world’s leading entrepreneurial universities1 and the most innovative university in hub and maker space 2 New Zealand . We are committed to developing Unleash Space is the University’s state-of-the-art entrepreneurial-minded students and graduates innovation hub and maker space. Membership in an innovative environment. is free for all students and staff at the University. • Many of our academics and postgraduate It offers workshops, equipment and seminars to students are involved in research that has the inspire and motivate and help you develop your potential to benefit our society and economy. entrepreneurial capability. • We offer extensive support to students and Create what you imagine, design for today and staff to develop and commercialise their prototype for tomorrow. The space houses 3D For over 30 years, UniServices has worked research. printers, laser cutters, routers, electronics, alongside postgraduate students, researchers • We provide opportunities and activities to vacuum formers, sewing machines, craft and art and academic staff at the University of Auckland develop your innovation and entrepreneurship supplies and other tools and machinery. to transfer world-class knowledge and technology skills. www.unleashspace.ac.nz into existing companies and start-ups. • We have opportunities to network with like-minded students and academics in an www.uniservices.co.nz environment where collaborations have led to Commercialise your start-ups and spin-out companies. research Funding and investmentment • We offer postgraduate programmes in • The University of Auckland Inventors’ Fund, innovation and entrepreneurship that will The University offers a range of opportunities for managed by UniServices, is a $20 million seed stretch and develop those working, or seeking postgraduate students to explore the potential to investment fund that is accessible to University a career, in commercialisation. commercialise their research. researchers and students. The fund supports UniServices offer commericialisation workshops the commercialisation of ideas and inventions, Velocity that: enabling researchers to transform their research into businesses and new products. Velocity is the University of Auckland’s globally • Introduce you to the concepts of entrepreneurship, intellectual property and • Four Return on Science investment renowned entrepreneurship programme. It committees, and the student-led Momentum is student-led, supported by the Centre for commercialisation • Equip you with the tools and skills needed to programme, provide support to founders and Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and runs year- inventors. round seminars, workshops and challenges. attract investment • Help you develop networks and prepare for a www.returnonscience.co.nz Velocity’s 100k challenge encourages those career in R&D with a business or social enterprise idea to test • Offer potential investment into new start-ups its potential. Shortlisted entrants win a place Commercialisation and via the University of Auckland Inventors Fund in the Velocity Launch Pad Programme, where • Provide access to expert advisors through innovation masters they receive mentoring and workshops. Finalists Return on Science The Business School offers a masters programme compete in the $100k Velocity Grand Final in commercialisation and innovation. This for seed-capital and support in growing their Enterprising Researcher module unique programme is designed for innovators, venture. The Enterprising Researcher module helps researchers and working professionals. Velocity has launched more than 120 ventures doctoral candidates develop their capacity for www.auckland.ac.nz/newprogrammes and has attracted more than $258 million in research enterprise. This online module is open to investment. all doctoral candidates and will help you increase the impact of your research and diversify your 1. Awarded Entrepreneurial University of the Year at www.velocity.auckland.ac.nz the 2020 Asia-Pacific Triple E Entrepreneurship and career options. Engagement Excellence Awards in Higher Education. 2. Reuters Top 75: Asia Pacific’s Most Innovative Universities IP Protection and commercial 2019. development At UniServices, we bring ideas to life. We partner with the best minds at the University of Auckland and business to apply intelligent thinking to ideas that have the potential to change the world.

13 “PhD study has changed my attitude towards life. I now think in a more positive way.”

“I chose University of Auckland’s masters programme as it is the top university in New Zealand, and its accounting and finance department ranks high internationally. “During my masters studies, I had great support from the teaching staff and their enthusiasm fostered my interest in accounting research. With no hesitation, I chose to continue my PhD studies at the University of Auckland. “Starting PhD study is a serious decision. Before making the decision, talk to some PhD students about their study and life so that you can get a feeling about whether you’ll like it. Having a face-to-face talk with the teaching staff in your department helps a lot. “Another piece of advice that I got from a famous accounting professor is to do what you are good at. It is a virtuous cycle that makes you more confident and more passionate.” Lucy (Yixin) Wei is a Master of Commerce in Accounting graduate, first year PhD student and Graduate Teaching Assistant. She is a recipient of the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship.

14 Our postgraduate programmes

Postgraduate study enables you to deepen your understanding of your subject, develop specialist skills and knowledge, follow your passion for research, stand out from your peers in a competitive job market or change careers. We offer a wide range of postgraduate programmes to help you reach your goals. Pathways to our postgraduate programmes

Bachelors degree

Entry to some 180 and 240-point masters Postgraduate diploma may be possible with a bachelors degree Bachelors (honours) degree

Masters degree

PhD and other doctorates

Masters We offer an extensive range of masters degrees to allow you to increase your knowledge in Over 150 your subject, gain a professionally-accredited postgraduate programmes are on offer across over 200 subjects, qualification, follow your passion for research including over 100 subjects available for the PhD. Options range from or change career whilst gaining an advanced traditional disciplines to emerging cross-disciplinary subjects. qualification. Taught masters provide advanced specialist training in your field and are usually completed Bachelors (honours) Postgraduate diploma by taught courses only, although some can include a dissertation or research project. Extend the knowledge you gained in your Postgraduate diplomas offer the opportunity to undergraduate degree with a bachelors build on your major undergraduate subject and Research masters are completed by thesis. (honours) degree. Our honours programmes can be an alternative to a bachelors (honours) They offer the opportunity to follow your are a great way to explore an area of interest degree. Some postgraduate diplomas provide research passion whilst developing advanced from your undergraduate study in greater depth, specialised training and the opportunity for research skills. develop research skills and give yourself an edge advancement in your profession. Conversion masters enable you to study a in the job market. Honours degrees are also Postgraduate diplomas are normally completed masters in a different subject to your bachelors seen as a pathway to further study. by taught courses, but may include practical degree. To find out if a conversion masters is Bachelors (honours) programmes usually training, formal study or a research project. available in your area of interest, contact the combine taught courses with a research project. postgraduate adviser for that discipline: Some honours can be completed as a Further study www.auckland.ac.nz/pgadviser 120, 180 and 240-point masters programmes research-only programme. Postgraduate diplomas can provide an alternative pathway to masters programmes Some of our masters are available as 120-point Further study and, in some disciplines, can be used as the (1 year full-time), 180-point (18 months A bachelors (honours) degree can lead onto first year of enrolment for a two-year masters full-time) or 240-point (2 years full-time) a masters or, if you perform well in your programme. programmes, offering options for direct dissertation, some subject areas may allow entry with a bachelors degree (to some 180 direct entry to a doctoral programme. Programme entry and 240-point programmes) or a bachelors (honours) or postgraduate diploma (to You must have completed an undergraduate 120-point programmes). Programme entry degree at a recognised university (or You must have completed an undergraduate similar institution) in a field relevant to your degree at a recognised university (or specialisation, typically with a GPA or GPE of 3.0 Further study similar institution) in a field relevant to your or 4.0. Some programmes may require higher A research masters degree can lead to entry to a specialisation, typically with a GPA or GPE of scores. doctoral programme. 5.0. Some programmes may require higher scores.

15 “I have truly been taught, challenged, supported, affirmed and encouraged through the lecturing, supervision and the programme as a whole.”

“I work in the area of social and community leadership and was looking for some learning that gave me an opportunity to explore leadership, social innovation and design, and to master the skills of research and do some of my own. The Master of Social and Community Leadership was a perfect qualification for that. “I am the General Manager of Social Services at the Auckland City Mission, responsible for all of our service provision. It is a genuine and real privilege for me to be able to respond to the needs of people who for a variety of reasons find themselves struggling and quite desperate at times. “My role has meaning and purpose, and I get to be both responsive and creative. It’s fun, hard, challenging and really, really rewarding. “This qualification has taught me a lot about evidence informed work, its importance and how to get to it!” Helen Robinson is a recent graduate of the Master of Social and Community Leadership. She works as the General Manager of Social Services at the Auckland City Mission.

16 Programme entry (DELNA) as part of their provisional goals. This 120-point masters helps us allocate you any English-language support you might need to ensure your You must have completed one year of academic success (see page 49 for more postgraduate study, following an undergraduate information on English-language support). degree, at a recognised university (or similar institution) in a field relevant to your chosen Programme entry specialisation. Four-year bachelors degrees will be considered where the final year consists of Acceptance to our doctoral programmes is postgraduate-level study. based on academic merit. You will typically require a GPA or GPE of 5.0. If You must be able to demonstrate an ability you are applying for the Master of Engineering to carry out independent research and have Studies, a GPA or GPE of 4.0 or higher is already completed a significant research project, required. Some programmes may require higher dissertation or thesis, at university. scores. If you have New Zealand postgraduate qualifications, you need to have completed a 180 and 240-point masters postgraduate bachelors (honours) degree with You must have completed an undergraduate first class or second class (division 1) honours, degree at a recognised university (or or a masters degree with first class or second similar institution) in a field relevant to your class (division 1) honours, in a field related to specialisation (with the exception of conversion your doctoral studies. masters), typically with a GPA or GPE of 5.0. If you have overseas qualifications, you will need Some programmes may require higher scores. to have completed a masters-level qualification in a field related to your doctoral studies. You Conversion masters must have a GPE of at least 5.5. You will need an undergraduate degree with Your acceptance into a doctoral programme good passing grades. Requirements vary, so is dependent on the availability of appropriate please check the relevant programme details: supervision and study facilities. www.auckland.ac.nz/programmefinder Doctoral degrees A doctorate is the highest level of degree Calculating your GPA/GPE you can achieve. It gives you the freedom to Grades or marks achieved at the follow your passion and undertake advanced University of Auckland are given a research in your area of interest. You can grade point average (GPA). develop essential transferrable skills as well as Grades or marks achieved at other specialised research skills, both of which are institutions are given a grade point relevant to a range of careers. equivalent (GPE). Use our GPE The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is available calculator for an indication of your in 100 different subjects and is offered in all GPE: gpecalculator.auckland.ac.nz faculties and large-scale research institutes. The University also offers six named doctorates: Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Fine Arts, Doctor of English-language requirements Medicine, Doctor of Music and Doctor of Musical The minimum requirement is an Arts. overall IELTS academic score of For the PhD, you will prepare a substantial thesis 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, of original research that contributes significantly or an approved equivalent. Some to knowledge and understanding in your programmes require higher levels of discipline. Your thesis may include publications English proficiency, see: you have written under supervision for this www.auckland.ac.nz/pg-english-reqs degree or, for those in a creative arts or design discipline, you may present a body of creative work for assessment with your thesis. Our doctoral candidates work closely with at least one appointed supervisor and many work in a team of researchers. We offer a wealth of English-language enrichment opportunities to support your studies. All new doctoral candidates take a Diagnostic English Language Needs Assessment

Academic integrity requirement The University of Auckland requires all students admitted into a programme to complete the Academic Integrity Course in their first semester. www.auckland.ac.nz/academicintegritycourse Arts

Postgraduate programmes Taught Research Time to complete Part-time International Points Start 2020 estimated annual More information 1 1 (full-time study) study students required Semester Semester 1 December2 tuition fee for domestic 3 One Two students (NZ$) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (BA(Hons)) ✓ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓4 ✗ $8,566.80–$9,460.80 www.auckland.ac.nz/ba-hons

Graduate Diploma in Arts (GradDipArts) ✓ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✗ $7,200.00–$8,701.20 www.auckland.ac.nz/graddiparts

Postgraduate Certificate in Translation (PGCertTrans) ✓ ✗ 1 semester ✓ ✓ 60 ✓ ✓ ✗ $4,283.40 www.auckland.ac.nz/pgcerttrans

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (PGDipArts) ✓ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓4 ✗ $8,566.80–$9,460.80 www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiparts

Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching (PGDipLT) ✓ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✗ $8,566.80 www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiplt

Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies (PGDipTranslationStud) ✓ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓4 ✗ $8,566.80 www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiptranslationstud

Master of Arts (MA) ✓ ✓ 1 or 2 years ✓ ✓ 120 or 240 ✓ ✓4 ✓2 $7,696.80–$9,524.40 www.auckland.ac.nz/ma

Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies (MCTS) ✓ ✓ 1 year or 18 months ✓ ✓ 120 or 180 ✓ ✓ ✗ $7,696.80–$8,566.80 www.auckland.ac.nz/mcts

ARTS Master of Creative Writing (MCW) ✗ ✓ 1 year ✗ ✓ 120 ✗ ✓ ✗ $7,696.80 www.auckland.ac.nz/mcw

Master of Indigenous Studies (MIndigSt) ✓ ✗ 1 year or 18 months ✓ ✓ 120 or 180 ✓ ✓ ✗ $7,696.80–$10,308.00 www.auckland.ac.nz/mindigst

Master of Literature (MLitt) ✗ ✓ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✓2 $7,696.80–$8,566.80 www.auckland.ac.nz/mlitt

Master of Public Policy (MPP) ✓ ✓ 1 year or 18 months ✓ ✓ 120 or 180 ✓ ✓ ✗ $7,696.80–$9,524.40 www.auckland.ac.nz/mpp

Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL) ✓ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✗ $8,566.80 www.auckland.ac.nz/mtesol

Master of Theology (MTheol) ✗ ✓ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✗ $7,696.80 www.auckland.ac.nz/mtheol

Master of Translation (MTrans) ✓ ✗ 18 months ✓ ✓ 180 ✓ ✓ ✗ $8,566.80 www.auckland.ac.nz/mtrans

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) ✗ ✓ 3–4 years ✓ ✓ Thesis5 Begin at any time $7,250.40 www.auckland.ac.nz/phd Interfaculty degrees and diplomas Master of Heritage Conservation (MHerCons) ✓ ✗ 1 year or 18 months ✓ ✓ 120 or 180 ✓ ✗ ✗ $8,566.80–$9,460.80 www.auckland.ac.nz/mhercons

International student fees

Postgraduate programmes (per subject area) 2021 estimated annual tuition fee for international students (NZ$)3 Arts (except science and performance-based courses) $36,086.00 Arts (science and performance-based courses) $42,402.00 Theology $36,086.00 Interfaculty programmes * Doctoral programmes 2020 estimated annual tuition fee for international students (NZ$)3 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) $7,250.406

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