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Undergraduate
International
Prospectus
Prospectus2018
2020
New Zealands highest ranked University
Contents
Welcome to
the University of Auckland
The University of Auckland key statistics 4
Welcome to New Zealand 5
Auckland, a top three city 6
Research and Innovation 8
World leading work rights 10
What can you study?
A warm welcome to Arts
Business
12
14
New Zealand’s highest Creative Arts and Industries
Education and Social Work
16
18
ranked university
Engineering 20
Law 22
Medical and Health Sciences 24
Science 26
Subject areas by faculty 28
Pathways to undergraduate study 33
PhD study 35
360 International / Study Abroad 36
English Language Academy 37
What else do you
need to think about?
Scholarships and funding 38
Build a rewarding career 40
Entry requirements 42
Accommodation 44
In a world of increasing global opportunity, we want to help you to boost your life and career prospects. Student services and support 46
A qualification from an internationally renowned university will bring you closer to achieving your goals. Essential information 48
According to international rankings, we are New Zealand’s leading university.* Our degrees are respected - Visas, insurance, employment,
and living costs
internationally, and our graduates are highly employable in national and global workplaces.
International tuition fees 2020 49
Dates to remember 50
Whatever your future goals, your time with university in New Zealand.** We’ve also been QS World University Rankings also place the
us will broaden your horizons and help you to recognised by the MIT Skoltech Initiative as University of Auckland at number one in New How to apply / Useful web addresses 51
become a free thinker. one of the world’s top five emerging leaders in Zealand for Graduate Employability in 2018.
The University of Auckland offers an extremely entrepreneurship. When you leave the University of Auckland,
wide variety of subjects. We’re also continuing University is about more than just gaining you’ll be equipped for the next step – what that
to diversify our array of undergraduate a qualification. Auckland City shines with looks like is up to you. Success with us is just the
programmes by adding four innovative new opportunity. It offers a kaleidoscope of beginning.
degrees: the Bachelor of Advanced Science experiences that will help to shape your future. We look forward to welcoming you in 2020.
(Honours) and Bachelor of Medical Imaging Think about the thrill of living in New Zealand’s
(Honours), new in 2019, and the Bachelor of biggest and most diverse city, the life-long
Design and Bachelor of Education (TESOL), new friends you’ll make, the clubs you’ll join, the
in 2020. life skills you’ll master, and the memories you’ll
During your time here, you’ll learn from cherish for years to come. We’re proud of our
outstanding teachers, many of whom are global rich campus and city life, our convenient and
leaders in their field. Many of our academics secure accommodation options, our extensive STUART MCCUTCHEON
are also energetic entrepreneurs. According to scholarships, and our comprehensive support Vice-Chancellor
Reuters Top 75, we rank as the most innovative services and pastoral care. The University of Auckland
* Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings 2018 ** Reuters Top 75: Asia’s Most Innovative Universities 2017
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THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND KEY STATISTICS
1
Nau mai, haere mai ki Aotearoa
RANKED
QS World University
Rankings by subject 2019
13 subjects are ranked in the top 50
Welcome to New Zealand
in the world
The University of Auckland is the highest ranked university in Archaeology 23 Quick facts New Zealand/Aotearoa
New Zealand in Times Higher Education and QS rankings for 2019. Population: Approximately 4.9 million
Education 26
Largest city: Auckland – population 1.5 million
Geography 28
Capital: Wellington
Pharmacy and Pharmacology 30
More than From over Area: 270,534 square kilometres (104,454
8000 120
Nursing 36 square miles)
Civil and Structural Engineering 37 Official languages: English, Māori, New
Zealand Sign Language
English Language and Literature 38
Currency: New Zealand dollar
international different Sports-related subjects 41
Exchange rates: US$0.68, £0.53 (Jan 2019 )
students countries Philosophy 41 Diverse people: Auckland is New Zealand’s
Law 44 most multicultural region: 59.3% European,
23.1% Asian, 14.6% Pacific, 10.7% Māori, 3.1%
Highest ranked The University of Auckland is ranked Linguistics 46
85
other significant ethnic groups¹
th
New Zealand Anthropology 49
Climate: Daytime temperatures in Auckland
Psychology 50
university range from an average of 24°C (75°F) in
summer (December to March) to 16°C (60°F)
for graduate in winter (June to August)
employability1 Warmest months: January, February
Coldest months: July, August
in the world2 Government: Parliamentary democracy,
30
member of the Commonwealth
New Zealand is a modern, English-speaking
country with a rich cultural heritage, known
Why study in New Zealand?
internationally for its stunning and diverse New Zealand is a safe and politically stable
natural landscapes and the culture of its country with a high standard of living.
NEW ZEALAND indigenous Māori people. New Zealand New Zealand enjoys a global reputation for
60
has earned a reputation for its politically technical innovation supported by research
independent stance, support for environmental excellence. Education in New Zealand is not
causes, sporting achievements, and dynamic
Most innovative
only about imparting knowledge but also about
political and economic reform. Its citizens have encouraging original thinking.
AUCKLAND made important contributions in the fields of
university in New Zealand In addition to over 30 undergraduate scientific and technological discovery, medicine,
New Zealand has a progressive work-rights
according to the Reuters top 75 North Island policy, which allows international students to
programmes to choose from, there are 130 conservation, creative arts, food and wine.
universities work in New Zealand on a post-study visa after
postgraduate programmes on offer across Situated in the South Pacific Ocean about finishing at university.⁴
research centres and institutes across 220 subjects, including PhDs in over 100 2,200km east of Australia, New Zealand has
the University create knowledge that different subjects. Options range from two principal islands – the North Island and the International PhD students receive a range
benefits our social, cultural, economic and strong traditional disciplines to emerging South Island. Comparable in size and shape to of special benefits, including eligibility for a
environmental future. cross-disciplinary subjects. WELLINGTON the United Kingdom or Japan, New Zealand has government funding scheme allowing them
South Island to pay the same tuition fees as New Zealand
a relatively small population of approximately
240
CHRISTCHURCH
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4.7 million people, making it one of the least students.
crowded countries in the world. ¹ NZ Census 2013. Respondents can identify with more
than one ethnic group so percentages do not total 100%.
New Zealanders are proud of their diverse
DUNEDIN ² www.hdr.undp.org
heritage, strongly influenced by Māori culture,
³ www.visionofhumanity.org
19th century British settlement, and by more
partner universities in 27 countries ⁴ www.immigration.govt.nz
recent migration, mainly from Pacific Island
give you the opportunity to study in nations and Asia. New Zealand people are well-
clubs make our University
another country through the 360 travelled and outward looking, with a reputation
a great place to get
International exchange programme. for being warm, welcoming and friendly to visitors.
connected and meet like- New Zealand is ranked Best in
minded New Zealand and Class and #1 globally for the New Zealand is a desirable country to live in,
international students.
Best Teaching ranking 16th in the world on the United Nations
Human Development Index 2018². It is also
Environment3 ranked 2nd out of 163 countries on the Global
Peace Index 2018, the world’s leading measure of
national peacefulness.³
QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019
1
QS World University Rankings
2
Worldwide Educating for the Future Index, EIU 2017
3
4 5
Auckland, a top three city
The University of Auckland City Campus
With a population of A city flanked by two harbours, Auckland’s Mount Eden – Dormant volcanic cone, centrally
unique geographic position means you can located with panoramic 360° views over the city,
approximately 1.5 million, enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of a large, great for a picnic
1 City Campus 5 Goldie Vineyard
Auckland is New Zealand’s cosmopolitan city, and still be close to stunning Newmarket shopping precinct – Excellent
Located in the heart of Auckland, This 14-hectare vineyard and winery provides
largest city and the country’s beaches, nature walks and tranquil islands. You shopping, movie theatres, restaurants and cafés;
City Campus provides a full a unique venue where Wine Science students
can kayak on sparkling harbours in the morning range of amenities, including live, study and work in a boutique winery in an
economic hub. something for everyone
cafés, health services, libraries, important winegrowing region of New Zealand.
and hike through green subtropical forests in the
Auckland waterfront – Attractive, urban beaches childcare facilities, and a
afternoon. Add to that great cafés, restaurants
and bars, excellent theatres, galleries, museums
alongside a walking and cycling promenade,
recreation centre. North Island
and terrific shopping.
cafés, bars and restaurants as well as rollerblade, 6 Tai Tokerau Campus
bicycle, sailboard and catamaran hire
The Faculty of Education and Social Work offers
With almost 40 percent of the population born The Domain – A beautiful inner city park 2 Grafton Campus courses at the Tai Tokerau Campus, located in
overseas, Auckland is more culturally diverse close to the University, home to the Auckland Home to the Faculty of Medical and Health Whangarei, the capital of the Northland Region
than Sydney, London or New York,¹ and it is Museum, where you can experience cultural Sciences, the Grafton Campus is situated 6 of New Zealand.
clear why Auckland has been ranked third out of performances, see priceless Māori treasures and opposite Auckland City Hospital.
231 world cities for quality of life.² learn about New Zealand’s natural history
Multicultural and local foods – A fantastic 7
7 Leigh Marine Laboratory
Newmarket Campus
¹World Migration report 2015
range of multicultural foods from all over the 3 The Leigh Marine Laboratory is the “marine
²Mercer Consulting Quality of Living Rankings 2019
world and unique New Zealand foods Covering five hectares, this campus is campus” of the University, offering opportunities
For more information about Auckland visit designed to be a high-quality environment that for postgraduate teaching and research at the
City highlights supports research activities for the faculties of Auckland Goat Island Marine Reserve.
www.aucklandnz.com
Sky Tower – Tallest building in the Southern Engineering and Science.
Hemisphere, with spectacular views of the city
Eden Park – New Zealand’s largest stadium,
hosting national and international rugby and
4 Epsom Campus Waiheke Island
The Epsom Campus is the
cricket matches
main Faculty of Education 5
Worldwide Quality of Living Survey Rangitoto Island – A dormant volcano with and Social Work campus, 1
2018 – Top 5* lava tunnels, fantastic views of the harbour and offering programmes in teacher Auckland 2 3
Rank City, Country the world’s largest pohutakawa forest, only a education, sport, health and 4
40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland physical education, and social
1 Vienna, Austria
Piha Beach – Most famous surf beach in New services.
2 Zurich, Switzerland Zealand, featuring black iron-ore sand, just 40
3= Auckland, New Zealand minutes from central Auckland through the
3= Munich, Germany protected forest of the Waitākere Ranges
Waiheke Island – Beautiful, subtropical island
3= Vancouver, Canada
famous for its golden sandy beaches, wineries
*Mercer Consulting Quality of Living Rankings 2019 The Goldie Vineyard on Waiheke Island is a University
and water sports, just 40 minutes by ferry from of Auckland teaching facility for the Wine Science
downtown Auckland programme.
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Research and Innovation
The University of Auckland is a world-class research institution¹ and is recognised as having the greatest
depth and breadth of research activity of any tertiary institution in New Zealand.²
World-class research We have a range of academic programmes
from undergraduate through to PhD that
The University of Auckland is a large, diverse develop enterprising skills and the capacity to
university with strengths in a wide range of innovate. We have also been recognised by the
disciplines, and a commitment to the research Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
collaboration and impact that this breadth Skoltech Initiative as one of the world’s top five
enables. This shapes our sense of place and emerging leaders in entrepreneurship.
purpose in the dynamic Asia-Pacific region. It
Velocity
Ninna Granucci
positions us, and indeed obliges us, to address
some difficult and important global and local
challenges. Velocity is a student-led entrepreneurial
We achieve this, and contribute to the societies, development programme supported by the Ninna, from Brazil, is a doctoral candidate
environments, cultures, health, technology Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Biological Sciences.
and economies of New Zealand and the world, at the University’s Business School. Velocity
through excellence in research, connection is New Zealand’s leading entrepreneurial
programme and involves seminars, challenges
with our communities, and commitment to Ninna knew she was studying towards
and workshops to inspire the next generation of
the development of people who will lead something that would help her make a
positive change. Our research-intensive entrepreneurs.
positive impact on the world, but never
environment nurtures graduates who are able www.velocity.auckland.ac.nz
imagined she would become an award-
both to articulate and to challenge established
¹ QS Stars University Ranking winning entrepreneur while at university.
knowledge, and who are equipped with the skills
² Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) report 2012.
to reshape our world. The Brazilian student is working towards a
PhD in Biological Sciences at the University
Renowned research-led of Auckland, and simultaneously running
sustainable food innovation company, Green
university Spot Technologies. The company is paving
We support the work of more than 60 research the way to a less-wasteful future. They
units, centres and institutes, including two Innovation hub turn fruit and vegetable waste from farms
internationally renowned Large Scale Research Unleash Space is the University’s vibrant and juicing companies into nutritious flour
Institutes – the Liggins Institute and the innovation and entrepreneurship hub with through fermentation.
Auckland Bioengineering Institute. a Create and Maker Space for students to
We are also host or co-host to five New Zealand grow ideas into ventures. In 2015, Ninna and Associate Professor Silas
Centres of Research Excellence (CoREs), which The student-led hub is managed by the
Villas-Boas presented their fermented fruit
promote world-class research contributing to
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and vegetable flour concept at the University
New Zealand’s development: of Auckland’s Velocity 100K Business Idea
based at the Business School, and is open to
• The Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular students from any faculty and any discipline. challenge. This attracted a lot of attention
Biodiscovery
Professor Jayne Godfrey, Dean of Business from potential investors and companies
• The Medical Technologies CoRE and Economics, says the Unleash Space looking to get involved, which encouraged
will help prepare current students for the them to go right ahead and launch Green
• Brain Research New Zealand: Rangahau Roro
future world of work. “Innovative ideas need Spot Technologies. In 2018, the company
Aotearoa (co-hosted with the University of
entrepreneurial spirit to take them to fruition moved to France on the back of $1.2 million
Otago)
and put them into practice,” she says. seed funding.
• Te Pūnaha Matatini: The Centre for Complex The hub supports students through
Systems and Networks Ninna’s long-term goal is to expand Green
all stages of development, from idea
generation and prototyping to product
Spot’s production, and mission, globally.
• Ngā Pae o te Maramatanga: New Zealand’s
commercialisation. “The amount of food that is lost or wasted
Indigenous Centre of Research Excellence
www.unleashspace.ac.nz every year is incompatible with current
world population growth and future food
New Zealand’s most demands. Therefore we need to challenge
innovative University this situation, and there’s nothing better
than science to propose solutions. The
The University of Auckland has been ranked
as the most innovative in New Zealand in the
appetite for our first product range had been
Reuters Top 75: Asia Pacific’s Most Innovative growing since 2015. Fermentation has been
Universities rankings 2018. No other New hailed as a natural and positive process to
Zealand university made it into the top 75 for transform the food and beverage market.”
the region.
Photo: Boyd Anderson
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World leading work rights What can
Study at New Zealand’s highest ranked university and obtain the skills and qualifications in demand with
you study?
global employers. Grab the opportunity to gain a world-class education, learn new ways of thinking and Arts 12
enhance your future career. Business 14
Creative Arts and Industries 16
New Zealand’s post-study work rights for • PhD and research masters students have no
international students are among the best in restrictions on the hours they can work while Education and Social Work 18
the world – most students with undergraduate, studying. Engineering 20
masters and PhD qualifications can apply for a Law 22
With a three-year Post-study work visa you
visa to work in New Zealand for up to three years
can work for any employer in almost any job in Medical and Health Sciences 24
after they finish their studies.
New Zealand. Your partner can apply for a work Science 26
We also have some of the best work rights for visa and your children can apply to study as
students in the world: Subject areas by faculty 28
domestic students in New Zealand schools.
• Most university students can work part-time Pathways to undergraduate study 33
up to 20 hours a week and full-time during For more information on your right to work PhD study 35
scheduled study breaks. during and after study at the University of
360 International / Study Abroad 36
Auckland, visit www.immigration.govt.nz
English Language Academy 37
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www.arts.auckland.ac.nz
Arts
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Auckland
is internationally recognised as New Zealand’s
Postgraduate programmes
leading Arts faculty, ranked in the world’s top 50 Graduate Diploma in Arts
for Arts and Humanities.* www.auckland.ac.nz/graddiparts
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
At undergraduate level, our unique double
www.auckland.ac.nz/ba-hons
major requirement encourages you to develop
Maud Blettery
Postgraduate Certificate in Translation
substantial knowledge in two fields and gives
www.auckland.ac.nz/pgcerttrans
you a strong platform for future careers and
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
Maud, from France, gained a Postgraduate postgraduate study. In your first year, you can
www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiparts
choose from a wide range of subjects, exploring
Diploma of Arts in Gender Studies. Postgraduate Diploma in Language Teaching
the human condition in all its social and cultural
www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiplt
diversity before deciding on your two majors.
Postgraduate Diploma in Translation Studies
“Having grown up in New Caledonia until the At postgraduate level, you can pursue advanced www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiptranslationstud
age of 16, I always knew I wanted to study study and research in your area of interest Master of Arts
in New Zealand. I chose the University of or in an area with a professional focus such www.auckland.ac.nz/ma
Auckland because of its worldwide reputation as: conflict and terrorism, creative writing, Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies
and high-quality teaching. Furthermore, as indigenous studies, public policy, language www.auckland.ac.nz/mcts
someone who is interested in doing research, teaching, and translation. Master of Creative Writing
the fact that the University is a leading Academic staff in the faculty have diverse www.auckland.ac.nz/mcw
research institution also influenced my interests and pursue research across a wide Master of Heritage Conservation
decision. range of subject areas. Staff include scholars www.auckland.ac.nz/mhercons
who are internationally acclaimed as leaders in Master of Indigenous Studies
“Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary field I www.auckland.ac.nz/mindigst
their fields. Teaching and learning are informed
am passionate about. Gender and sexuality Master of Literature
by commitment to research, which means
shape the world we live in and every aspect of you will be exposed to developing areas of www.auckland.ac.nz/mlitt
our lives. Being able to critically analyse and knowledge and encouraged to undertake your Master of Public Policy
engage with the norms around gender and own research wherever possible. www.auckland.ac.nz/mpp
sexuality allows for a better understanding *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of
of one’s self, of society, and of the way power Other Languages
relations and inequalities are structured. www.auckland.ac.nz/mtesol
Studying in New Zealand is interesting, as in Undergraduate Master of Theology
1893 it became the first country in the world programmes www.auckland.ac.nz/mtheol
Master of Translation
to grant women the right to vote. Bachelor of Arts www.auckland.ac.nz/mtrans
“Coming from a country where relations www.auckland.ac.nz/ba Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
between students and lecturers are formal Bachelor of Global Studies www.auckland.ac.nz/phd
and rigid, I appreciate how approachable, www.auckland.ac.nz/global-studies
supportive and helpful the academic staff Diploma in Languages
are at the University. Their teaching methods, www.auckland.ac.nz/diplang
Certificate in Languages
based on interaction and group work, are
www.auckland.ac.nz/certlang
very helpful in understanding the courses and
in building critical thinking.
“In the future, I want to work as a researcher
and lecturer in the field of Gender Studies. My Arts research
current studies are allowing me to develop
Professor Andreas Neef is the Postgraduate
the personal, academic and research skills to Adviser of the Development Studies
pursue a research masters and later a PhD. I programme. He examines strategies used
hope to complete these two programmes at by communities in the Asia-Pacific region
the University of Auckland. to respond to external shocks, including
“The University has rich cultural diversity. I disasters caused by climate change and
land grabbing by foreign investors.
have met students and staff from all around
the world and discovered new cultures. It “I have always been fascinated by how
people in so-called developing countries adjust to very difficult conditions. The goal of my
is a very rewarding experience, both on an
research is to learn more about these adaptive capacities and also to understand their
academic and personal level. My advice
transnational dimensions.
for future international students would be
“In my future research, I want to find out what happens after successful resistance to land grabs,
– definitely go for it! My experiences at the
particularly among indigenous communities in rural Cambodia. Will the land be returned to the
University have been absolutely awesome. rightful customary owners or will the process of land restitution be compromised by powerful
You will not regret it.” actors? This research may turn out to be of interest for New Zealand's Māori communities, as a
comparison to their own experiences.”
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www.business.auckland.ac.nz | www.businessmasters.auckland.ac.nz
Business
The University of Auckland Business School
is one of Asia-Pacific’s foremost research-led
Postgraduate programmes
business schools, known for excellence and Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
innovation in research, learning and partnership www.auckland.ac.nz/bcom-hons
with enterprise. Our internationally qualified Bachelor of Property (Honours)
staff, up-to-date technology, and strong focus www.auckland.ac.nz/bprop-hons
on student development mean that from day Master of Commerce
one you will receive a business education that is www.auckland.ac.nz/mcom
among the best on offer in New Zealand. Master of Property
The Business School holds leading international www.auckland.ac.nz/mprop
accreditation, including the triple crown: Master of Professional Studies in Data Science
AACSB International, EQUIS and AMBA. These www.auckland.ac.nz/mprofstuds
accreditations are your assurance of the highest Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
academic standards. They offer global credibility www.auckland.ac.nz/phd
Tuyen Nguyen and recognition.
University of Auckland Business School
Business Masters
Tuyen is from Vietnam and was the graduates occupy leading positions in business programmes
recipient of a New Zealand Scholarship, and professions within New Zealand and around
Master of International Business
funded by the New Zealand government, the world. The home of the Business School,
www.auckland.ac.nz/mintbus
to complete a Master of International the Sir Owen G. Glenn Building, is an iconic
Master of Management
facility that is designed to promote a sense of
Business. www.auckland.ac.nz/mmgt
community among staff and students. It will
Master of Marketing
provide you with an extraordinary learning
www.auckland.ac.nz/mmktg
“I chose to study towards my Master of environment.
Master of Professional Accounting
International Business as it supports my
work in Vietnam as a government official Undergraduate www.auckland.ac.nz/mprofacctg
Master of Human Resource Management
in charge of business issues at Ho Chi Minh programmes www.auckland.ac.nz/mhrm
City Department of External Relations. Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Commerce
The University of Auckland is regarded as www.bachelorofcommerce.auckland.ac.nz www.mba.auckland.ac.nz/our-mba-
the best university in New Zealand and is Bachelor of Property programme/international-students
highly ranked in the world. It offers excellent www.bprop.auckland.ac.nz
teaching and diverse cultures, with modern Graduate Diploma in Commerce
and convenient facilities. The teaching and www.graddipcom.auckland.ac.nz
academic staff are excellent – inspiring,
approachable, and helpful.
“The University campus is well-equipped Business research
and the available facilities are very Snejina Michailova is Professor of International Business in the Department of Management and
convenient and advanced. There are plenty International Business, and Associate Dean, Research. Her main research areas are international
of accommodation choices at the University business, management and knowledge management, and her academic work has appeared in
of Auckland, so it is easy to find something the prime journals of all three disciplines.
that will suit. Much of Snejina’s research focuses on the people side of international business. Her recent
“I lived at University Hall and I loved the work – commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – involves an
environment there – it’s student-friendly, investigation of the nature of temporary migrant worker exploitation in New Zealand. This
secure, clean, with immediate support, and research will guide the government’s efforts to stamp out the exploitation of migrant workers by
identifying regulatory and practical gaps and opportunities to address them.
is a great way to meet people.
“Auckland is a dynamic city to live in and
the University of Auckland is very culturally
diverse. I found it easy to make friends
from many countries, and went to several
amazing places around New Zealand,
including Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Taupo,
Wellington, and New Plymouth.
“My advice to future international students
at the University of Auckland is – be
inquisitive, and ready to learn and explore.
You will receive so much support to achieve
your goals.”
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www.creative.auckland.ac.nz
Creative Arts and Industries
The Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries is a Undergraduate Postgraduate programmes
centre of creative excellence, bringing together
the University’s School of Architecture and programmes Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours)
Planning, Elam School of Fine Arts, School of www.auckland.ac.nz/bdancest-hons
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Music, and the Dance Studies Programme. Elam Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
www.auckland.ac.nz/bas
(art and design) and the School of Architecture www.auckland.ac.nz/bfa-hons
Bachelor of Dance Studies
and Planning (architecture/built environment) Bachelor of Music (Honours)
www.auckland.ac.nz/bdancest
are both ranked within the top 100 schools in www.auckland.ac.nz/bmus-hons
Bachelor of Design
the world for their disciplines.* Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture
www.auckland.ac.nz/bdes
www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdiparch
The faculty provides a lively studio teaching Bachelor of Fine Arts
Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Studies
environment filled with fellow creatives and www.auckland.ac.nz/bfa
www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipdancest
internationally recognised artists, practitioners, Bachelor of Music
Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts
teachers and researchers. Our strong links with www.auckland.ac.nz/bmus
www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipfa
national and international creative communities Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)
Postgraduate Diploma in Music
enable you to connect and foster relationships www.auckland.ac.nz/burbplan-hons
www.auckland.ac.nz/pgdipmus
with relevant professional and business Graduate Diploma of Architectural Studies
Master of Architecture
organisations as part of your study. www.auckland.ac.nz/graddipas
www.auckland.ac.nz/march
Soomin Kim
Graduate Diploma in Music
The PhD and named doctorates are available for Master of Architecture (Professional)
www.auckland.ac.nz/graddipmus
advanced research across all our disciplines. www.auckland.ac.nz/marchprof
Undergraduate Design conjoint combinations:
We also offer a PhD with a creative practice Master of Architecture (Professional) and
Soomin, from South Korea, is studying component. Students have the option to link
Advanced Science (Honours), Arts, Commerce,
Heritage Conservation
towards a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor theory and creative work into new innovative
Engineering (Honours), Global Studies, Health
www.auckland.ac.nz/marchprofhercons
of Commerce conjoint degree. Sciences, Law (including Honours), Music,
outcomes by incorporating elements such as Master of Architecture (Professional) and
Property, Science
contemporary art, design, performance or film Urban Design
Undergraduate Fine Arts conjoint combinations:
into their research and final submission. www.auckland.ac.nz/marchprofurbdes
“Being involved in the School of Music as Arts
Studying at Creative Arts and Industries Master of Architecture (Professional) and
a pianist is highly stimulating. I face an Undergraduate Music conjoint combinations:
cultivates imaginative thinking, fresh ideas and Urban Planning (Professional)
endless stream of opportunities to develop Advanced Science (Honours), Arts, Commerce,
innovation. The educational experience within www.auckland.ac.nz/marchprofurbplanprof
my skills and fulfil my interest. I got to Design, Engineering (Honours), Global Studies,
the faculty and at the University of Auckland will Master of Community Dance
learn about early keyboard instruments – Law (including Honours), Science
help set you up for a life of research, discovery www.auckland.ac.nz/mcommdance
harpsichord, fortepiano, etc. – which, as and practice that contributes to the future Master of Dance Movement Therapy
a student of the modern piano, I had never development of society and the creative arts www.auckland.ac.nz/mdmt
thought of encountering until I took MUS 122 and industries sector. Master of Dance Studies
and met Associate Professor, James Tibbles. *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019
www.auckland.ac.nz/mdancest
Master of Design*
“I am surrounded by teachers who are www.auckland.ac.nz/mdes
fantastic not only at teaching but also at Master of Fine Arts
supporting the students. I love that my piano Creative Arts and Industries research www.auckland.ac.nz/mfa
teacher, Associate Professor Stephen De Master of Heritage Conservation
Interdisciplinary research is a hallmark of the faculty, highlighted by Singularity, a collaboration
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20 21www.law.auckland.ac.nz
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