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Advance your design skills, conceptual thinking and explore personal interest areas in our professionally-accredited architecture masters programme.

Programme overview

If you wish to become a practising architect, you must complete the MArch(Prof) programme or one of our associated combined masters programmes (followed by additional requirements from the registration boards).

The MArch(Prof) is professionally accredited, recognised by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB), Te Kahui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) and the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA).

Following a year of advanced study, you will have the chance to explore an individual architectural design proposition, supported by a strong theoretical component, in a design thesis.

Programme structure

The first year of the MArch(Prof) includes advanced studio courses and two taught seminars where you can choose between sustainable design, urban design, material and digital fabrication, and history and theory of architecture.

In your second year, you will complete a design-led thesis in a specific aspect of the built environment which interests you.

Seminars and assessment critiques are often led by leading practitioners, giving you the chance to network and gain valuable insight into the profession.

Year One:

Core courses: 90 points

Elective courses: 30 points. Learn more about the Elective Seminar options.

Year Two:

Thesis: 120 points

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

Where could this programme take you?

Successful completion of an MArch(Prof) qualifies you to work as an architectural graduate, with the goal of gaining full professional registration. You can also contribute to the industry as a designer, project manager, consultant or client liaison. Graduates also utilise their creative thinking in other fields, such as film or web design.

Jobs related to this programme

Architect (following successful completion of additional professional registration requirements)

Building industry consultant

Digital design professional

Heritage or cultural consultant

Project manager

Urban designer

Further study options

Master of Heritage Conservation

Master of Urban Design

Doctor of Philosophy