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Postgraduate
Prospectus 2022
Honours | Postgraduate diplomas and certificates | Masters | Doctorates
Top 10 No.1
Ranked New Zealand Globally for Sustainable In New Zealand
University1 Development Impact2 for Employability3
Nau mai, haere mai Contents
Welcome to the 01 Welcome to 02 Postgraduate 03 Supporting
University of Auckland the University of
Auckland
Welcome to the University of Auckland 2
programmes
Postgraduate programmes 12
your study
Funding your studies 48
Prepare for your future of work 5 Arts 14 Student services and support 49
Take your research to the next level 6 Business School 18 Finding accommodation 53
Postgraduate study at the University of Auckland We offer a wide range of support and
offers the opportunity to fulfil your academic and opportunities for students, including: New Zealand's most innovative university 8 Creative Arts and Industries 22 Arriving from overseas 55
career potential. Whether you choose one of our • Over 150 taught and research postgraduate Gaining an international qualification 9 Education and Social Work 26
taught or research programmes, you can expect programmes Engineering 30
to challenge your thinking, learn new skills and
• $40 million in postgraduate scholarships and Law 34
position yourself for the next step in your career.
As you pursue advanced study, you could be
involved in the discovery and development of
awards each year
• Extensive pastoral and learning support
Medical and Health Sciences
Science
36
40
04 Applying
innovations that improve our social, cultural, The University of Auckland is also placed at Auckland Bioengineering Institute 44
economic and environmental wellbeing. number one in New Zealand for Graduate How to apply 58
Liggins Institute 45
Employability3. When you finish your studies,
As well as innovation through research, we offer Dates to remember 60
you’ll be equipped for the next step – what that
specialised and innovative degrees that meet the Glossary 62
looks like is up to you. Success with us is just the
demands of an ever-changing world.
beginning. Find out more 63
We’ve also been recognised as world leaders
in sustainability with our top ten ranking in the
Times Higher Education Impact Ratings. These
measure how well educational institutions are
delivering on the United Nations’ Sustainable
Development Goals.
Our postgraduate students play an important role
in the University’s innovation ecosystem and are a
valued part of our academic community.
DAWN FRESHWATER
Vice-Chancellor
The University of Auckland
1 Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings 2020
2 Times Higher Education Unversity Impact Rankings 2021
3 QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020
3
Prepare for your
“The academic staff at the
University were excellent,
supportive and practical.
future of work
I immediately felt like I If you’re looking to upskill or take your career to the next level, a postgraduate qualification will set you
apart and support your future career goals.
was a part of a welcoming
community.”
Ready for a change? Returning to study Their in-person and virtual support is available
from day one, right up to three years after
graduation! They bring employers on campus
The world of work is changing rapidly and we It’s never too late to go back to university. to connect with students in person and offer
“I found the most valuable skills I learnt at
understand how important it is to keep up. Further study gives you the opportunity to a range of interactive workshops, from finding
the University of Auckland were high-level
If you’ve been thinking about taking your career achieve your academic goals and prepare for your career direction to job search, interview
academic thinking and meticulous research.
in a new direction, we have a wide range of your next career move. Whether you choose one skills and LinkedIn.
“I work in developing neonatal respiratory postgraduate study options to get you started of our taught or research programmes, you can You can access all of their services including
medical equipment. This involves everything on your journey. Our programmes can help you expect to build your confidence and challenge exclusive online modules, job board, self-service
from immersive hospital visits to conducting to learn relevant, practical skills in the field you your thinking. CV and cover letter checks, plus register for
usability studies with neonatal nurses, and want to work in, build your professional network appointments and events via their online career
Learn new skills
machining mould tools for prototype injection and get the edge you need in an increasingly platform MyCDES.
plastic manufacturing. competitive job market. cdes.auckland.ac.nz
“The neonatal intensive care unit can be Switching careers can feel daunting, but we’re To augment and enhance the skills and
here to make it as easy as possible. We offer
a very tense and emotional environment. I
enjoy seeing the joy on nurses' faces when the plenty of options for people who want to reskill
knowledge you receive as a postgraduate
student, the University offers a variety of Doctoral
or begin work in a new industry, whether you’ve
product I have helped design provides them
with another tool to deliver better care for studied previously or not. We can also support
courses to develop academic and professional
skills, and to help with career planning and Development
you to find job opportunities that align with your
premature babies and their families.
“My degree set me up with the skills I need
long-term career goals, so you can make the
professional development.
Framework
transition with confidence.
to translate robust qualitative research into
product solutions, and the wider professional Academic Career Career advancement comes from careful
planning. The Doctoral Development Framework
network to enable those solutions to drive
change in healthcare delivery.
Accelerate your Advancement helps candidates plan their development
holistically for success within their doctoral
“I found the Faculty of Engineering to be quite career Programme programme and beyond.
flexible and encouraging when I told them auckland.ac.nz/ddf
about my intentions to make my masters If you want to take your career to the next level The Academic Career Advancement
dissertation a cross-faculty collaboration. and bridge the gap between where you are in Programme (ACAP) prepares mid-phase
your work life and where you want to be, we can doctoral candidates for a career in academia.
“This flexibility meant I was able to learn help you get there. This competitive programme is funded by the
about qualitative research and how to capture Academic Career Advancement Award and
A qualification from the University of Auckland
the human factors that influence the delivery hosted by the School of Graduate Studies.
gives you the opportunity to build on your
and distribution of healthcare. That knowledge
experience and achieve your long-term career auckland.ac.nz/acap
has made me an infinitely better medical
goals. You’ll be able to position yourself for the
device designer.”
next step in your career by developing your skills
and learning from some of the best teachers in
the country.
Career
Development and
Larissa
Advanced study also offers networking and
leadership opportunities, as well as the chance
to surround yourself with like-minded people Employability No.1
Michelsen who share the same desire to learn new skills.
Services (CDES) in New Zealand for
employability*
The CDES team supports postgraduate
Larissa is a graduate of the Master of students to identify where they want to take
Engineering Studies programme. She works their qualification and develop an employability
as a Product Development Engineer for action plan to build experience (and *QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. confidence) alongside their studies.
4 5
Take your research to
the next level
Postgraduate research is a cornerstone of the University of Auckland. We offer a wealth of opportunities for
you to undertake research as a postgraduate student: from small projects to in-depth doctoral theses.
Leading researchers Renowned research-
The University has more internationally and
nationally esteemed researchers than any other
led University
$40 million tertiary institution in New Zealand. This means
you could be working alongside internationally
The University of Auckland has more top quality
researchers in more subjects than any other
respected researchers on a project of global university in New Zealand.* The University
worth of postgraduate significance, whilst building your international supports the work of eight faculties covering a
scholarships and networks and a reputation of excellence. comprehensive range of disciplines, as well as two
awards are on offer internationally-renowned Large Scale Research
Institutes. The University is also host to four
each year. Be part of our Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs), partner
on another four, and hosts two National Science
research community Challenges and is a partner on another eight.
As a postgraduate researcher at the University
of Auckland, you will be part of a community of
* Quality Evaluation (PBRF) – Final Results, Ngā Kete (TEC)
like-minded postgraduate scholars that has the
largest number of research degree completions
in the country.
FindaThesis
Find doctoral and masters research
opportunities at the University on
FindaThesis. Whether you’re searching
by area of interest or looking for a
specific project, the online database
provides detailed information about
available projects, potential supervisors
and more.
findathesis.auckland.ac.nz
You can also browse the University’s
staff directory to find potential
supervisors who research in your area
of interest.
unidirectory.auckland.ac.nz
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New Zealand’s most Gaining an international
innovative university qualification
From innovation workshops and challenges to support starting a spin-out company, the University Our partnerships with leading universities around the world open up a range of opportunities for you to
has a strong innovation culture, where every student has the opportunity to develop and pursue their interact with your counterparts, including joint research projects with partner universities, international
entrepreneurial potential. networking, exchanges, conferences and workshops.
Take advantage of Association of Pacific Rim Universities
(APRU)
Worldwide Universities Network
(WUN)
The University of Auckland has been identified
as one of the world’s leading entrepreneurial Unleash Space: seeking out and bringing together partners in
academic institutions, industry and government our international As a network of leading universities linking the The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN)
Americas, Asia and Australasia, the Association brings together 22 universities across six
universities1 and the most innovative university in
New Zealand2. We are committed to developing innovation hub and to build new knowledge and solutions through
research through to whakatupu (nurturing) partnerships and of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) is the Voice of continents that sit in widely diverse geographical
Knowledge and Innovation for the Asia-Pacific and cultural contexts, and which, in partnership
entrepreneurial-minded students and graduates
in an innovative environment. maker space and commercialising the ideas and intellectual
property that arise from the University of programmes region. APRU brings together thought leaders, provide an unparalleled richness of talent and
Auckland’s great minds, we act as the kaihono researchers, and policy-makers to exchange resources that are brought to bear on major
• Many of our academics and postgraduate Unleash Space is the University’s state-of-the-art ideas and collaborate on effective solutions to research problems.
(those who join and link people to people, and The University of Auckland is ranked 13th in the
students are involved in research that has the innovation hub and maker space. Membership the challenges of the 21st century.
people to projects) firmly entrenched in the world in the 2020 Times Higher Education’s WUN provides opportunities for early-career
potential to benefit our society and economy. is free for all students and staff at the University.
ecosystem that bridges the world of academia most international universities, reflecting APRU leverages collective education and researchers, including postgraduate and
• We offer extensive support to students and It offers workshops, equipment and seminars to
with business, government and our communities. our international outlook. We develop key research capabilities of its members into the postdoctoral students, to gain experience in
staff to develop and commercialise their inspire and motivate and help you develop your
uniservices.co.nz international relationships that enhance our international public policy process. Primary international research collaborations.
research. entrepreneurial capability.
ability to perform as a globally competitive research areas include natural hazards & auckland.ac.nz/internationalnetworks
• We provide opportunities and activities to
Create what you imagine, design for today and research-led University. Our formal engagement disaster risk reduction, women in leadership,
develop your innovation and entrepreneurship Funding and investment
prototype for tomorrow. The space houses 3D in 40+ countries includes organisations and population aging, global health, sustainable
skills. • The University of Auckland Inventors’ Fund, China Scholarship Council (CSC)
printers, laser cutters, routers, electronics, institutions across industry, government, cities, artificial intelligence and the future of
• We have opportunities to network with managed by UniServices, is a $20 million seed
vacuum formers, sewing machines, craft and art philanthropy, alumni and higher education. work, the Pacific Ocean, and labour mobility. China to New Zealand
like-minded students and academics in an investment fund that is accessible to University
supplies and other tools and machinery.
environment where collaborations have led to researchers and students. The fund supports auckland.ac.nz/globalpartners A number of opportunities exist for students, Top Chinese PhD students can study at the
start-ups and spin-out companies. unleashspace.ac.nz including participation in APRU research University of Auckland through a scholarship
the commercialisation of ideas and inventions,
• We offer postgraduate programmes in enabling researchers to transform their 360 International conferences and research symposia. programme developed in collaboration with the
innovation and entrepreneurship that will
stretch and develop those working, or seeking Commercialise your research into businesses and new products.
• Four Return on Science investment
360 International creates opportunities for you
to complete part of your University of Auckland Universitas 21 (U21)
China Scholarship Council (CSC). Students who
receive a scholarship are given a living allowance
a career, in commercialisation.
research committees, and the student-led Momentum
programme, provide support to founders and
degree overseas. Taught postgraduate study
may be done on exchange for one semester of
Universitas 21 (U21) empowers students and
staff from 27 world-class universities to share
by the Chinese Government for the term of
the scholarship, return airfare to New Zealand,
Velocity The University offers a range of opportunities for
postgraduate students to explore the potential to
inventors.
returnonscience.co.nz
a one-year programme, with host universities
located in more than 30 countries. You must
excellence, collaborate across borders and
nurture international knowledge exchange.
student visa fees and the cost of overseas
student health cover.
commercialise their research. discuss feasibility and timing with your faculty, U21 values cultural difference, connecting auckland.ac.nz/china-csc
Velocity is the University of Auckland’s globally
and plan to apply for exchange concurrently together perspectives from around the world,
renowned entrepreneurship programme. It
is student-led, supported by the Centre for
UniServices offer commericialisation workshops
that:
Innovation when applying for your postgraduate and harnesses the collective expertise of its New Zealand to China
programme of study. exceptional institutions to benefit all of its
programmes
Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and runs year- The Confucius Institute in Auckland administers
• Introduce you to the concepts of 360 International also offers a range of fully- members. the NZ-China Scholarship to put forward
round seminars, workshops and challenges.
entrepreneurship, intellectual property and funded virtual opportunities to University of recommendations to China’s Ministry of
Velocity’s 100k challenge encourages those The U21 Graduate Collaborative Research
commercialisation The Business School offers a Master of Business Education’s China Scholarship Council, for up
Auckland students to expand your international Awards provide students with the opportunity
with a business or social enterprise idea to test • Equip you with the tools and skills needed to Development and a Postgraduate Certificate
horizons. These opportunities are a great way to develop international research projects with to 10 scholarships for students to study in a
its potential. Shortlisted entrants win a place attract investment in Business Development, both focused on
for you to gain new global connections and partners across the U21 network. Chinese university for an academic year (border
in the Velocity Launch Pad Programme, where • Help you develop networks and prepare for a innovation and product management. This
quickly advance your academic, professional, restrictions permitting). These scholarships
they receive mentoring and workshops. Finalists career in R&D unique programme is designed for innovators, Professional development opportunities are
and personal development. The types of virtual provide a monthly allowance and also cover
compete in the $100k Velocity Grand Final • Offer potential investment into new start-ups researchers and working professionals. provided through the U21 PwC Innovation
programmes we offer include leadership, skills tuition fees, teaching materials, accommodation
for seed-capital and support in growing their via the University of Auckland Inventors' Fund Challenge requiring students to consider
auckland.ac.nz/online-mbusdev development, cultural programmes, internships and on-campus medical care.
venture. • Provide access to expert advisors through and respond to real workplace challenges,
and short courses. developing critical thinking, presentation and ci.ac.nz/what-we-offer/scholarships/
Velocity has launched more than 130 ventures Return on Science
1. Awarded Entrepreneurial University of the Year at auckland.ac.nz/360 communication skills. nzchinascholarship
and has attracted more than $288 million in the 2020 Asia-Pacific Triple E Entrepreneurship and
investment. IP Protection and commercial Engagement Excellence Awards in Higher Education.
development 2. Reuters Top 75: Asia Pacific’s Most Innovative Universities
velocity.auckland.ac.nz
UniServices champions research and ideas 2019.
with the power to change the world. From
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Get a taste of “I’m the best teacher I have
postgraduate study
ever been since attaining
my Master of Education
Practice.”
Meet our academics, explore your study options and see what postgraduate life could be like for you.
“My Māori culture has been my backbone in
life. I grew up in a mainstream school, lost in
Postgraduate Week Three Minute Thesis Research Showcase a system that didn’t support my learning style
– but I was surrounded by many incredible
17-21 May 2021 Could you explain your entire thesis in Discover the breadth of postgraduate research teachers in my whānau and iwi. I became a
Don’t miss out on the chance to attend a range under three minutes? This fast-paced global at the School of Graduate Studies Research teacher to make a difference for our Māori
of postgraduate events in 2021, including panel competition is an unmissable highlight in the Showcase. This annual event is a key opportunity tamariki in mainstream school settings – I want
discussions and one-on-one advice sessions. postgraduate calendar, offering participants a for postgraduates to gain public recognition them to succeed and reach their potential in all
Webinars will also give you detailed insight into unique platform to drive research impact and for their research and to network with peers, areas of school.
some of our postgraduate programmes and the refine their research communications skills. academics and industry representatives.
“I enrolled in the Master of Education Practice
opportunity to ask our academic supervisors any auckland.ac.nz/3mt auckland.ac.nz/sgs-showcase
to enhance my skills and be an example to
questions. Registrations are essential.
my students; I wanted to demonstrate that
postgradweek.ac.nz Māori success is not limited to anything. The
University of Auckland has an outstanding
School of Māori and Indigenous Education, Te
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Puna Wānanga, and all of my peers have been
really supportive.
“I focused my studies on cultural
responsiveness, an area that I think is lacking in
Aotearoa New Zealand schools. We live in such
a diverse world and, as educators, we need to
Explore our online masters Now you can take the next step in your career programme or degree from the University of understand our learners and their whānau to
without ever stepping foot on campus. Auckland.
programmes and take the next maximise engagement and utilise potential.
Auckland Online brings career advancement With 100% online course delivery and no Thanks to the flexible programme structure, I
step in driving your career and professional development within reach on-campus requirements or on-campus block was able to dedicate myself to both work and
forward. of busy people everywhere. The fully online courses, you can study in a way that fully fits study at the same time, and do justice to both.
programmes combine the freedom of digital your life and location.
“The course content was extremely relevant,
delivery with the exceptional quality of a online.auckland.ac.nz and I use the skills that I developed during
the programme on a daily basis. I now reflect
more deeply on my pedagogy and can identify
key factors of education that I can change for
the betterment of all students. My classroom
practice has become more articulate and
successful, and I am even more inspired to go
further with my studies now.
“Education is a forever-evolving part of
society. This study journey allowed me to
dive into the past and analyse the present, in
order to prepare for the future in a way that
is meaningful for myself, my students, their
whānau and communities.”
Waratah
Taogaga
Waratah is a Master of Education Practice
graduate. She works as the Cultural
Director at Helensville Primary School.
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Postgraduate programmes
Conversion masters enable you to study a For the PhD, you will prepare a substantial thesis
masters in a different subject to your bachelors of original research that contributes significantly
degree. To find out if a conversion masters is to knowledge and understanding in your Calculating your GPA/GPE
available in your area of interest, contact the discipline. Your thesis may include publications Grades or marks achieved at the
postgraduate adviser for that discipline: you have written under supervision for this University of Auckland are given a
auckland.ac.nz/pgadviser degree or, for those in a creative arts or design grade point average (GPA).
120, 180 and 240-point masters programmes discipline, you may present a body of creative
Grades or marks achieved at other
Postgraduate study enables you to deepen your understanding, develop specialist skills and knowledge, work for assessment with your thesis. Our
institutions are given a grade point
Some of our masters are available as 120-point
follow your passion for research, stand out in a competitive job market or change careers. We offer a wide (1 year full-time), 180-point (18 months
doctoral candidates work closely with at least
equivalent (GPE). Use our GPE
one appointed supervisor and many work in a
range of postgraduate programmes to help you reach your goals. full-time) or 240-point (2 years full-time) calculator for an indication of your
team of researchers.
programmes, offering options for direct GPE: gpecalculator.auckland.ac.nz
entry with a bachelors degree (to some 180 We offer a wealth of English-language
and 240-point programmes) or a bachelors enrichment opportunities to support your
English-language requirements
Pathways to our postgraduate programmes (honours) or postgraduate diploma (to studies. All new doctoral candidates take a
120-point programmes). Diagnostic English Language Needs Assessment The minimum requirement is an
(DELNA) as part of their provisional goals. This overall IELTS academic score of
Bachelors degree helps us allocate you any English-language 6.5 with no band less than 6.0,
Further study
support you might need to ensure your or an approved equivalent. Some
A research masters degree can lead to entry to a programmes require higher levels of
academic success (see page 56 for more
doctoral programme. English proficiency, see:
information on English-language support).
Entry to some 180 and 240-point masters
auckland.ac.nz/pg-english-reqs
Postgraduate diploma may be possible with a bachelors degree Bachelors (honours) degree Programme entry Programme entry
120-point masters
Acceptance to our doctoral programmes is
You must have completed one year of based on academic merit.
postgraduate study, following an undergraduate
Masters degree degree, at a recognised university (or similar
You must be able to demonstrate an ability
to carry out independent research and have
institution) in a field relevant to your chosen
already completed a significant research project,
specialisation. Four-year bachelors degrees will
dissertation or thesis, at university. Academic integrity
be considered where the final year consists of
PhD and other doctorates postgraduate-level study. If you have New Zealand postgraduate requirement
qualifications, you need to have completed a
You will typically require a GPA or GPE of 5.0. If The University of Auckland requires all
postgraduate bachelors (honours) degree with
you are applying for the Master of Engineering students admitted into a programme to
first class or second class (division 1) honours,
Studies, a GPA or GPE of 4.0 or higher is complete the Academic Integrity Course
or a masters degree with first class or second
required. Some programmes may require higher in their first semester.
class (division 1) honours, in a field related to
scores. auckland.ac.nz/academicintegritycourse
your doctoral studies.
Further study 180 and 240-point masters If you have overseas qualifications, you will need
Over 150
Postgraduate diplomas can provide an You must have completed an undergraduate to have completed a masters-level qualification
alternative pathway to masters programmes degree at a recognised university (or in a field related to your doctoral studies. You
and, in some disciplines, can be used as the similar institution) in a field relevant to your must have a GPE of at least 5.5.
first year of enrolment for a two-year masters specialisation (with the exception of conversion Your acceptance into a doctoral programme
postgraduate programmes are on offer across over 200 subjects, programme. masters), typically with a GPA or GPE of 5.0. is dependent on the availability of appropriate
including over 100 subjects available for the PhD. Options range from Some programmes may require higher scores. supervision and study facilities.
traditional disciplines to emerging cross-disciplinary subjects. Programme entry
Conversion masters
You must have completed an undergraduate
degree at a recognised university (or You will need an undergraduate degree with
similar institution) in a field relevant to your good passing grades. Requirements vary, so
please check the relevant programme details:
Bachelors (honours) Programme entry specialisation, typically with a GPA or GPE of 3.0
or 4.0. Some programmes may require higher auckland.ac.nz/programmefinder
You must have completed an undergraduate
scores.
Extend the knowledge you gained in your degree at a recognised university (or
undergraduate degree with a bachelors similar institution) in a field relevant to your Doctoral degrees
(honours) degree. Our honours programmes specialisation, typically with a GPA or GPE of 5.0.
Masters
are a great way to explore an area of interest
from your undergraduate study in greater depth,
Some programmes may require higher scores.
We offer an extensive range of masters degrees
A doctorate is the highest level of degree
you can achieve. It gives you the freedom to New Zealand’s
develop research skills and give yourself an edge
in the job market. Honours degrees are also Postgraduate to allow you to increase your knowledge in
your subject, gain a professionally-accredited
follow your passion and undertake advanced
research in your area of interest. You can
most innovative
seen as a pathway to further study.
diploma qualification, follow your passion for research develop essential transferrable skills as well as
specialised research skills, both of which are
university*
Bachelors (honours) programmes usually or change career whilst gaining an advanced
qualification. relevant to a range of careers.
combine taught courses with a research project. Postgraduate diplomas offer the opportunity to
Some honours can be completed as a Taught masters provide advanced specialist The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is available
build on your major undergraduate subject and
research-only programme. training in your field and are usually completed in 100 different subjects and is offered in all
can be an alternative to a bachelors (honours)
by taught courses only, although some can faculties and large-scale research institutes.
degree. Some postgraduate diplomas provide
Further study
A bachelors (honours) degree can lead onto
specialised training and the opportunity for
advancement in your profession.
include a dissertation or research project.
Research masters are completed by thesis.
The University also offers six named doctorates:
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Find out more
a masters or, if you perform well in your Postgraduate diplomas are normally completed They offer the opportunity to follow your Education, Doctor of Fine Arts, Doctor of auckland.ac.nz
dissertation, some subject areas may allow research passion whilst developing advanced Medicine, Doctor of Music and Doctor of Musical
by taught courses, but may include practical * Reuters Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities 2019
direct entry to a doctoral programme. research skills. Arts.
training, formal study or a research project.
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Arts
“An Arts degree will prepare
Whether you’re exploring an academic interest, taking a new direction or focusing on a career goal, postgraduate you for a fast-paced world
study will help you to enrich your skills and your future. Be part of an inspiring community of diverse students
with fast-changing trends,
and internationally respected academic staff, and take your learning further.
while future-proofing your
Arts
skills!”
Go deeper Research strengths These skills can help distinguish you from
others in a crowded job market, equip you for
Eddie is a Master of Public Policy (MPP)
more senior roles, position you for leadership
Postgraduate study is a unique opportunity to Staff in the Faculty of Arts contribute to more graduate and now works as Senior Advisor Voter
opportunities and help propel you into emerging
delve more deeply into the academic interests informed, imaginative, compassionate and Participation at Auckland Council.
industries.
you enjoyed during your undergraduate degree. It equitable worlds through our research and
Our graduates work in fields as diverse as “I lead the development and implementation of
can offer a rich and meaningful source of personal creative practice in the humanities, social
archaeology, the creative sector, international the Voter Participation Initiative, which aims to
fulfilment with life-long benefits. Advanced sciences, languages and cultures, and Indigenous
relations and development, business and increase voter participation in local elections.
thinking, writing and researching in a subject you studies. We speak truth to power, give voice to
marketing, education, government, museums The role addresses the long-term issues that
are passionate about opens the door to new ways the silenced, make art, disrupt myths, guide
and cultural heritage and policy-making. impact the ability of voters and candidates to
of understanding the world and yourself. policy, challenge hypocrisy and stoke curiosity. participate in local elections.
Choose a programme that suits you
You can choose from a wide range of
Leading researchers
Collaborate with academic staff who are
Study 100% online “Both my role and the Voter Participation
Initiative are a first of their kind in local
postgraduate taught and research degrees and government. They involve a broad, complex and
international leaders in their fields, passionate
diplomas. Most of our programmes can be taken about making a difference. Our community Master of Public Policy strategic programme of work, which includes
part-time, and most can be started in either analysis, research, advocacy and engagement
of researchers have interests ranging from MPP
Semester One or Semester Two. A postgraduate with a wide range of stakeholders.
cybercrime and political marketing to legal ethics This programme will provide you with a
taught programme enables you to acquire further and race relations history. The 2021 QS World “No two days are ever the same, which provides
foundation of the core principles, concepts and
specialist knowledge and theory, and explore University Rankings placed us in the world’s excitement and positive contrast. I enjoy the
methods of public policy research and analysis,
new and emerging fields of study. A postgraduate top 50 for English language and literature, numerous opportunities I am presented with
and teach you how to develop the skills to
research programme is an opportunity to Anthropology and Archaeology. to provide expert advice on programming,
solve real-world policy problems. The courses
demonstrate your mastery of a topic, undertake partnerships and innovative initiatives both
We are also home to a range of specialist and cover Politics, Economics, Sociology and the
original research and practice, and define and within the organisation and in the community.
cross-disciplinary research centres. Quantitative Social Sciences.
manage a research project.
Explore our wide range of research areas and You will learn how to connect theory with practice “The MPP programme gave me a firm foundation
Change direction search for a potential supervisor at by studying the nature of policy, policy design in the core principles, concepts and methods
arts.auckland.ac.nz/research and policy process through a set of courses which of public policy research and analysis and
Your undergraduate major/s may provide a
includes an externship designed to facilitate developed my potential for leadership in local
foundation for you to study a different but related
Research institutes, centres and work-integrated learning, as well as independent and national government. The ability to think
area at postgraduate level. For example, a BA in
groups research. critically and solve public policy issues is
Māori Studies and Sociology would give you a
auckland.ac.nz/online-mpp fundamental to my job – something the MPP
good foundation for a BA(Hons) in Development Our diverse research communities include:
adequately equips all of its scholars to do.
Studies. • Academy of New Zealand Literature
• Auckland History Initiative “The MPP also provided a lot of great
Pursue a professional goal • Centre of Methods and Policy Application in opportunities for collaboration on research
In addition to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and the Social Sciences (COMPASS) projects and exposure to workplace settings
Master of Arts, we also offer profession-specific • Conflict, Terrorism and Peace group through external internships. It also offered
programmes in the following areas: • Europe Institute leadership development through interaction with
• James Henare Māori Research Centre politicians, leaders and international networks.”
• Conflict and terrorism
•
•
Creative writing
Heritage conservation
• Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures
• New Zealand Centre for Latin American Studies Advance your
• Indigenous studies • Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga skills and enrich
Eddie Tuiavii
• Public Policy Institute
•
•
Language teaching
Public policy your future with
• Translation
Career opportunities postgraduate
study in Arts. Eddie completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in
Politics and International Relations and a Master of
Postgraduate study in Arts encourages you to be
a self-directed learner who pushes intellectual Public Policy.
boundaries. You’ll be researching and analysing
complex information, formulating rigorous
arguments, finding and communicating new
solutions, cultivating creative thought leadership
Find out more
and developing high-value insight. arts.auckland.ac.nz/programmes
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Arts arts.auckland.ac.nz
Postgraduate programmes Taught Research Online Time to complete Part-time International Points Start 2021 estimated annual More information
(full-time study) study1 students1 required Semester Semester 1 December2 tuition fee for domestic
students (NZ$)3
Arts
One Two
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (BA(Hons)) ✓ ✗ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓4 ✗ $8,661.60–$9,628.80 auckland.ac.nz/ba-hons
Postgraduate Certificate in Translation (PGCertTrans) ✓ ✗ ✗ 1 semester ✓ ✓ 60 ✓ ✓ ✗ $4,330.80 auckland.ac.nz/pgcerttrans
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (PGDipArts) ✓ ✗ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓4
✗ $8,661.60–$9,565.20 auckland.ac.nz/pgdiparts
Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching (PGDipLT) ✓ ✗ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✗ $8,661.60 auckland.ac.nz/pgdiplt
Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies (PGDipTranslationStud) ✓ ✗ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓4
✗ $8,661.60 auckland.ac.nz/pgdiptranslationstud
Master of Arts (MA) ✓ ✓ ✗ 1 or 2 years ✓ ✓ 120 or 240 7
✓ ✓4 ✓2 $7,782.00–$9,628.80 auckland.ac.nz/ma
Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies (MCTS) ✓ ✓ ✗ 1 year or 18 months ✓ ✓ 120 or 180 ✓ ✓ ✗ $7,782.00–$8,661.60 auckland.ac.nz/mcts
Master of Creative Writing (MCW) ✗ ✓ ✗ 1 year ✗ ✓ 120 ✗ ✓ ✗ $7,782.00 auckland.ac.nz/mcw
Master of Indigenous Studies (MIndigSt) ✓ ✗ ✗ 1 year or 18 months ✓ ✓ 120 or 180 ✓ ✓ ✗ $7,782.00–$10,420.80 auckland.ac.nz/mindigst
Master of Literature (MLitt) ✗ ✓ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✓2 $7,782.00–$8,661.60 auckland.ac.nz/mlitt
Master of Public Policy (MPP) ✓ ✓ ✓ 1 year or 18 months ✓ ✓ 120 or 180 ✓ ✓ ✗ $7,782.00–$9,628.80 auckland.ac.nz/mpp
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL) ✓ ✗ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✗ $8,661.60 auckland.ac.nz/mtesol
Master of Theology (MTheol) ✗ ✓ ✗ 1 year ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✗ $7,782.00 auckland.ac.nz/mtheol
Master of Translation (MTrans) ✓ ✗ ✗ 18 months ✓ ✓ 180 ✓ ✓ ✗ $8,661.60 auckland.ac.nz/mtrans
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) ✗ ✓ ✗ 3–4 years ✓ ✓ Thesis5 Begin at any time $7,329.60 auckland.ac.nz/phd
Interfaculty degrees and diplomas
Master of Global Studies (MGlobalSt)8 ✓ ✗ ✗ 18 months ✓ ✓ 180 ✓ ✗ ✗ TBC auckland.ac.nz/newprogrammes
Master of Heritage Conservation (MHerCons) ✓ ✗ ✗ 1 year or 18 months ✓ ✓ 120 or 180 ✓ ✗ ✗ $8,661.60–$9,565.20 auckland.ac.nz/mhercons
International student fees
Postgraduate programmes (per subject area) 2022 estimated annual tuition fee for international students (NZ$)3
Arts (except science and performance-based courses) $37,891.20
Arts (science and performance-based courses) $44,552.40
Theology $37,891.20
Interfaculty programmes *
Doctoral programmes 2021 estimated annual tuition fee for international students (NZ$)3
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) $7,329.606
1. Part-time study options are generally not available to international students on student visas. International students must be enrolled full-time to meet the requirements of their 5. Upon the recommendation of the Academic Head and approval from the Board of Graduate Studies, a candidate may present a corpus of creative work for assessment with a written
student visa. thesis, comprising an integrated whole.
2. 1 December start available for 120-point research masters only, subject to supervisor availability. 6. New international PhD students will be accorded domestic status for the purposes of tuition fees, subject to supervisory and residency requirements. A new international PhD student
3. Based on annual tuition fees for full-time study of 120 points except: programmes that require 60 points to complete (the annual tuition fee for 60 points is shown); Tuition fees are is defined as a foreign student enrolled for the first time in a Doctor of Philosophy programme at a New Zealand university. Note that to be eligible for the domestic fee, you must reside
indicative only and the fees for 2022 will be set at the end of 2021. All students will also pay a student services fee. As an indication, this fee is $962.40 for students undertaking a full- in New Zealand for the duration of your doctoral programme. However, you may undertake research activities overseas during your doctoral programme (for a cumulative total of no
time load of 120 points in 2021. Students taking fewer than 120 points pay proportionately lower fees. more than 12 months).
4. Semester Two start may not be possible for all subjects/majors/specialisations and only if places are available. 7. The Master of Arts will be changing to a 180 point programme (three full time semesters) from 2022, subject to regulatory approval.
8. Available in 2022, subject to regulatory approval.
*Tuition fees will be charged at the respective rate for the subject.
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Business School
Business School
Would you like to launch a career in business, advance your business knowledge and skills, move up in your
“The support from my
current field or change professional direction? Are you passionate about research and innovation that addresses
some of the world’s biggest challenges? The Business School offers a range of flexible postgraduate study
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options and pathways to suit your interests, level of experience and career goals. has been exceptional.”
Our postgraduate taught, research and
professional programmes are designed to equip Research strengths specialisation, or primed for career progression
in leadership or management roles. Our Business
you with industry and practitioner-focused Masters programmes prepare graduates for a new
learning, build your professional network and At the Business School, we have an unconditional career in Business in just 15 to 18 months. Our
enhance your prospects for career advancement commitment to quality teaching and research research masters, honours and PhD programmes
or further study. You will have access to the in topics that shape the futures of people and lead to changemaking careers in innovation, Benjamin is a Master of Commerce
modern learning and research facilities at the organisations for the benefit of New Zealand and research and academia. graduate, with a major in Global
iconic Sir Owen G Glenn Building and an option to the world. Management and Innovation. He is
currently working as a Research Assistant
take courses at our South Auckland Campus.
We understand how important it is for
Our academics are engaged in research that
enables people to develop ideas, knowledge and Study 100% online and completing his dissertation.
postgraduate students to balance study with skills that shape their own development, advance “The Global Management and Innovation
Master of Business Development
work and personal commitments, so we have New Zealand business, influence the global major allowed me to further my interest in
economy and enhance society. Their projects MBusDev International Business and positions me to
designed our programmes to work around you.
frequently involve our postgraduate students and Leverage your professional knowledge, together research modern slavery, which is something I
We offer:
collaborations with international colleagues. with our business expertise, to help you grow your am passionate about.
• A broad range of Business specialisations at organisation’s business.
The Business School focuses on four strategic “I would really like to work more in the area
masters, honours or PhD level, so you can
research and education themes that align closely auckland.ac.nz/online-mbusdev of modern slavery, helping firms understand
pursue your passion.
with the University’s commitment to research on the role they play in addressing such an issue.
• Flexible pathways for you to complete an
internationally recognised masters degree that
issues of national and international significance: Master of Property Practice Long-term, I would like to work as a private
builds on your professional experience, if you • Innovation and value creation MPropPrac consultant.
do not have a first degree. • Succeeding in international markets This multidisciplinary, practitioner-focused
• Productivity and sustainable business “It’s easy to think of your time at university
• Professional courses within quarter-based programme will prepare you to enter or progress
• Leadership and governance as preparation years for when the ‘real work’
teaching terms, in the evenings or weekend careers in property. begins, but I encourage everyone to get
blocks to suit working professionals. Our researchers work in a number of disciplinary auckland.ac.nz/newprogrammes involved, ask lots of questions, stop caring so
• Part-time options for most programmes with areas: much about what others think of you, and take
multiple entry points. • Accounting Postgraduate Diploma in Information responsibility and initiative in your studies.
• A number of fully online qualifications through • Commercial Law Governance Also, remember why you are studying!
Auckland Online. • Economics
• Flexible delivery using online components to PGDipInfoGov “My advice is to make the most of the expertise
• Finance
support in-class workshops. Develop the knowledge and skills for effectively of your lecturers. The classes are smaller
• Information Systems
• Shorter Postgraduate Certificate qualifications managing information privacy, security and and often have more space for discussion, so
• International Business
if you’re not ready to commit to a masters compliance within organisations. lecturers have time to answer your questions.
• Management
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Our professional programmes are designed • Operations and Supply Chain Management Shorter postgraduate certificate programmes are “I loved the opportunities to engage with
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graduates to the highly experienced, who are We also host research institutes and centres colleagues but friends. Despite the restrictions
seeking to accelerate or pivot their career. You that focus on long-term programmes of high brought on by Covid-19, I believe the online
will be equipped with cutting-edge skills and an relevance, such as building New Zealand’s learning experience and its challenges brought
advanced understanding of your chosen field business connections with Asia, digital enterprise, us together and helped us build resilience.”
within a global context. modern slavery, retirement policy, supply
For Business graduates, our coursework/ chain management, Māori and Pacific business
taught programmes embed applied learning development, applied economics, and energy
opportunities to build on your qualification and and resource use. Real-world
learning that Benjamin
help you launch a business career in your chosen
specialisation or apply your skills to a new field.
Career opportunities transforms lives
Robb
Through our specialist masters, honours and
PhD programmes (research programmes),
you will develop advanced knowledge, skills and Business School graduates occupy leading
positions in business and professions within
and businesses.
perspectives as well as have the opportunity to
conduct independent research with real-world New Zealand and around the world. Our Benjamin is a recipient of the Kupe
impact alongside internationally renowned taught masters degrees in Commerce (with Leadership Scholarship.
academics. specialisations in eight subject areas) and
business.auckland.ac.nz/pg Property open up opportunities for specialist
careers, which are highly valued in industry and
the public sector. Our professional programmes
Find out more Watch Benjamin speak about his postgraduate
experience at auckland.ac.nz/pg-stories
equip graduates to be work-ready in their chosen business.auckland.ac.nz/pg
18 19Business School business.auckland.ac.nz
Business School
Postgraduate programmes (offered in semesters) Taught / Research PhD Time to complete Part-time International Points Start 2021 estimated annual More information
Coursework pathway (full-time study) study1 students1 required Semester Semester 1 December 2 tuition fee for domestic
One Two students (NZ$)3
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (BCom(Hons)) ✓ ✓ ✓ 12 months ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✗ $8,864.40–$10,420.80 auckland.ac.nz/bcom-hons
Bachelor of Property (Honours) (BProp(Hons)) ✓ ✓ ✓ 12months ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✗ $9,628.80 auckland.ac.nz/bprop-hons
Master of Commerce (MCom) ✓ ✓ ✓ 12 or 15 months ✓ ✓ 120 or 180 ✓ ✓ ✓2 $8,864.40–$18,820.80 auckland.ac.nz/mcom
Master of Property (MProp) ✓ ✓ ✓ 12 or 15 months ✓ ✓ 120 or 180 ✓ ✓ ✓2 $8,864.40–$9,628.80 auckland.ac.nz/mprop
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) ✗ ✓ ✓ 3–4 years ✓ ✓ Thesis Begin at any time $7,329.60 auckland.ac.nz/phd
Interfaculty degrees and diplomas
Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise (PGDipBioEnt) ✓ ✗ ✗ 12 months ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✗ $9,565.20 auckland.ac.nz/pgdipbioent
Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research and Analytics (PGDipORAn) ✓ ✗ ✗ 12 months ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✓ ✗ $9,565.20 – $10,650.00 auckland.ac.nz/pgdiporan
Master of Bioscience Enterprise (MBioEnt) ✗ ✓ ✗ 12 months ✓ ✓ 120 ✓ ✗ ✓2 $8,797.20–$9,565.20 auckland.ac.nz/mbioent
Master of Taxation Studies (MTaxS) ✓ ✓ ✓ 12 or 18 months ✓ ✓ 120 or 180 ✗ ✓ ✓ $10,420.80–$18,820.80 auckland.ac.nz/mtaxs
120, 180 or
Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech) ✓ ✗ ✗ 12, 18 or 24 months ✓ ✓ 240 ✗ ✓ ✓4 $9,060.00–$10,650.00 auckland.ac.nz/minfotech
Master of Operations Research and Analytics (MORAn) ✓ ✓ ✓ 12 or 18 months ✓ ✓ 120 or 180 ✓ ✓ ✗ $9,565.20–$10,650.00 auckland.ac.nz/moran
Master of Organisational Psychology (MOrgPsych) ✓ ✓ ✓ 18 months ✗ ✓ 180 ✓ ✗ ✗ $9,565.20–$9,628.80 auckland.ac.nz/morgpsych
Professional programmes (offered in quarters) On-campus Online Time to complete Part-time study1 International Points Start 2021 estimated total More information
(full-time study) students1 required Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 tuition fee for domestic
students (NZ$)3
Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Governance (PGCertLdGov) 10 ✓ ✗ 12 months5 ✓ ✗ 60 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ TBC auckland.ac.nz/newprogrammes
Postgraduate Diploma in Business (PGDipBus) ✓ ✗ 12 months ✓ ✗ 120 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ $18,820.80 auckland.ac.nz/pgdipbus
Master of Business Administration (MBA) ✓ ✗ 18 months ✓ ✗ 180 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ $42,996.60 auckland.ac.nz/mba
Master of Business Analytics (MBusAn) ✓ ✗ 15 months⁶ ✓ ✓ 180 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ $20,360.70 auckland.ac.nz/mbusan
Master of Business Development (MBusDev) ✗ ✓ 12 or 18 months⁶ ✓ ✗ 120 or 180 ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ $18,098.40 auckland.ac.nz/mbusdev
Master of Business Management (MBM) ✓ ✗ 12 or 18 months⁶ ✓ ✗ 120 or 180 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ $18,098.40 auckland.ac.nz/mbm
Master of Information Governance (MInfoGov) ✗ ✓ 18 months ✓ ✗ 180 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ TBC auckland.ac.nz/newprogrammes
Master of International Business (MIntBus) ✓ ✗ 18 months ✗ ✓ 240 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ $36,196.80 auckland.ac.nz/mintbus
Master of Management (MMgt) ✓ ✗ 15 months ✗ ✓ 180 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ $27,147.60 auckland.ac.nz/mmgt
Master of Marketing (MMktg) ✓ ✗ 18 months ✗ ✓ 240 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ $36,196.80 auckland.ac.nz/mmktg
Master of Professional Accounting (MProfAcctg) ✓ ✗ 18 months ✗ ✓ 240 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ $36,196.80 auckland.ac.nz/mprofacctg
Master of Property Practice (MPropPrac) 10
✗ ✓ 18 months ✓ ✗ 180 ✗ ✓ ✗ ✓ TBC auckland.ac.nz/newprogrammes
International student fees
Postgraduate programmes (per subject area) 2022 estimated annual tuition fee for international students (NZ$)3
Business and Economics (excluding MBusAn and Business Masters) $38,258.00
Business coursework masters See businessmasters.auckland.ac.nz
Master of Business Analytics $20,360.70
Interfaculty programmes *
Doctoral programmes 2021 estimated annual tuition fee for international students (NZ$)3
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) NZ$7,330.00
1. Part-time study options are generally not available to international students on student visas. time load of 120 points in 2021. Students taking fewer than 120 points pay proportionately 7. MBA is delivered in weekend block format—Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. Zealand for the duration of your doctoral programme. However, you may undertake research
International students must be enrolled full-time to meet the requirements of their student visa. lower fees. For Business Masters (MIntBus, MMgt, MMktg and MProfAcctg) and the MBA, the full 8. There is an additional cost of approximately $5,000 for an international business trip. activities overseas during your doctoral programme (for a cumulative total of no more than 12
2. 1 December start available for 120-point research masters only subject to supervisor programme fees, including the student services fee, are shown. The fees for 2022 will be set at months).
the end of 2022. 9. New international PhD students will be accorded domestic status for the purposes of tuition
availability. fees, subject to supervisory and residency requirements. A new international PhD student is 10. Available in 2022, subject to regulatory approval.
3. Fees are based on annual tuition fees for full-time study of 120 points. All students will also 4. Late Year Term entry in November is only available for the 240 point programme. defined as a foreign student enrolled for the first time in a Doctor of Philosophy programme at *Tuition fees will be charged at the respective rate for the subject.
pay a student services fee. As an indication, this fee is $962.40 for students undertaking full- 5. Part-time only. a New Zealand university. Note that to be eligible for the domestic fee, you must reside in New
6. Evening delivery.
20 21Creative Arts and Industries
Creative Arts and Industries
The Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries is the University’s centre of creative research, teaching and practice
“Dance has been a huge within the fields of Architecture, Dance, Design, Fine Arts, Heritage Conservation, Music, Urban Design and
part of my life since a Urban Planning.
very young age. I was
determined to keep it in
my life and make a career
from doing what I love.”
The faculty’s academic, creative and
professional activities are underpinned by
Creative careers
an understanding of, and commitment to
As a faculty, we promote creative rebellion
“I was tossing up between the University of
innovation, exploration and excellence.
The faculty recognises the need to balance
- pushing existing boundaries and problem Advance your
Auckland and another institution, but what practice with theory, ingenuity with research,
solving to overcome creative challenges.
Students in our programmes advance their skills
creative and
helped me make my final choice was the
audition process. The space and the vibe were
entrepreneurship with collaboration.
under the guidance of leading practitioners, professional passions
Our students have the opportunity to engage
so welcoming and relaxed, and it gave me a
with leading scholars, as well as professional
academics and researchers, with a strong focus
on creative thinking.
through collaboration
sense of whānau. This became very important
for me as I was moving from my hometown in
and creative practitioners in New Zealand, the
Students also develop important supporting
and creative research.
wider Pacific and around the world.
Whangārei and I didn’t know anyone from my skills: effective communication, curiosity,
faculty. leadership, resilience and perseverance,
“The highlights from studying here are the
people and the relationships I have made.
Research strengths important assets for working in any field
including academia.
Being in a small department has meant that
the lecturers know you by name and are able
• Architecture, heritage conservation,
Combined with becoming proficient in the latest
digital and technical resources in these fields,
Find out more
urban planning, urban design: urban and
to watch you grow and evolve throughout your architectural resilience and sustainability,
students graduate with a well-rounded creative creative.auckland.ac.nz
degree. These relationships are something that education, enabling them to be more adaptable
urban and spatial planning and placemaking,
I value and maintain as I continue on through to changes in the job market.
design research, the history, theory and
my masters and into my career as a dance pedagogy of the built environment, including Some of the careers that our graduates go into
practitioner. Māori and Pacific-focused research. include:
“I am currently working as the Tuākana • Dance Studies: choreography, performance, • Architecture, heritage conservation,
Coordinator for the Faculty of Creative Arts community dance, dance education, urban planning, urban design: architect,
and Industries. This involves working with and ethnography, history and technology. building industry consultant, digital design
providing support and opportunities for our • Design: advanced technologies, global professional, heritage consultant, urban
Māori and Pacific students as they complete challenges, community engagement, natural planner, urban designer, resource consent
their study with us. environment, enterprise, theory and practice planner, transportation planner.
methodologies, impact and leadership. • Dance Studies: professional choreographer,
“Long-term, I would like to continue to work • Fine Arts: curatorial, critical and theoretical professional dancer, arts administrator/
with Māori and Pacific youth, but focusing research contributing to local and manager/director, educator.
more on secondary schools. My goal is to run international contemporary arts discourse. • Design: design strategist, digital/experience/
choreographic workshops with Māori and • Music: performance, composition, interaction/product/service designer.
Pacific dance practitioners and visit high improvisation, music in historical and social • Fine Arts: artist, educator, art curator,
schools in smaller towns in Aotearoa where contexts, music education and pedagogy, creative director, art writer.
the opportunity for dance is less available.” music production, musicians' health. • Music: educator, performer, music producer,
music journalist, instrumental teacher,
arranger, composer.
Alaina
Muriwai-Te Rore
Alaina (Ngāpuhi, Te Roroa) is a Master
of Dance Studies student and Bachelor
of Dance Studies (Honours) graduate.
She's a recipient of the Summer Research
Scholarship.
Watch Alaina speak about her postgraduate
experience at auckland.ac.nz/pg-stories
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