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New Zealand’s mostinnovative universityGaining an internationalqualificationFrom innovation workshops and challenges to support starting a spin-out company, the Universityhas a strong innovation culture, where every student has the opportunity to develop and pursue theirentrepreneurial potential.Our partnerships with leading universities around the world open up a range of opportunities for you tointeract with your counterparts, including joint research projects with partner universities, internationalnetworking, exchanges, conferences and workshops.The University of Auckland has been identifiedas one of the world’s leading entrepreneurialuniversities1 and the most innovative university inNew Zealand2. We are committed to developingentrepreneurial-minded students and graduatesin an innovative environment.Unleash Space:innovation hub andmaker space Many of our academics and postgraduatestudents are involved in research that has thepotential to benefit our society and economy. We offer extensive support to students andstaff to develop and commercialise theirresearch. We provide opportunities and activities todevelop your innovation and entrepreneurshipskills. We have opportunities to network withlike-minded students and academics in anenvironment where collaborations have led tostart-ups and spin-out companies. We offer postgraduate programmes ininnovation and entrepreneurship that willstretch and develop those working, or seekinga career, in commercialisation.Unleash Space is the University’s state-of-the-artinnovation hub and maker space. Membershipis free for all students and staff at the University.It offers workshops, equipment and seminars toinspire and motivate and help you develop yourentrepreneurial capability.VelocityVelocity is the University of Auckland’s globallyrenowned entrepreneurship programme. Itis student-led, supported by the Centre forInnovation and Entrepreneurship, and runs yearround seminars, workshops and challenges.Velocity’s 100k challenge encourages thosewith a business or social enterprise idea to testits potential. Shortlisted entrants win a placein the Velocity Launch Pad Programme, wherethey receive mentoring and workshops. Finalistscompete in the 100k Velocity Grand Finalfor seed-capital and support in growing theirventure.Velocity has launched more than 130 venturesand has attracted more than 288 million ininvestment.velocity.auckland.ac.nz8Create what you imagine, design for today andprototype for tomorrow. The space houses 3Dprinters, laser cutters, routers, electronics,vacuum formers, sewing machines, craft and artsupplies and other tools and machinery.unleashspace.ac.nzCommercialise yourresearchThe University offers a range of opportunities forpostgraduate students to explore the potential tocommercialise their research.UniServices offer commericialisation workshopsthat: Introduce you to the concepts ofentrepreneurship, intellectual property andcommercialisation Equip you with the tools and skills needed toattract investment Help you develop networks and prepare for acareer in R&D Offer potential investment into new start-upsvia the University of Auckland Inventors' Fund Provide access to expert advisors throughReturn on ScienceIP Protection and commercialdevelopmentUniServices champions research and ideaswith the power to change the world. Fromseeking out and bringing together partners inacademic institutions, industry and governmentto build new knowledge and solutions throughresearch through to whakatupu (nurturing)and commercialising the ideas and intellectualproperty that arise from the University ofAuckland’s great minds, we act as the kaihono(those who join and link people to people, andpeople to projects) firmly entrenched in theecosystem that bridges the world of academiawith business, government and our communities.uniservices.co.nzFunding and investment The University of Auckland Inventors’ Fund,managed by UniServices, is a 20 million seedinvestment fund that is accessible to Universityresearchers and students. The fund supportsthe commercialisation of ideas and inventions,enabling researchers to transform theirresearch into businesses and new products. Four Return on Science investmentcommittees, and the student-led Momentumprogramme, provide support to founders mmesThe Business School offers a Master of BusinessDevelopment and a Postgraduate Certificatein Business Development, both focused oninnovation and product management. Thisunique programme is designed for innovators,researchers and working professionals.auckland.ac.nz/online-mbusdev1. Awarded Entrepreneurial University of the Year atthe 2020 Asia-Pacific Triple E Entrepreneurship andEngagement Excellence Awards in Higher Education.Take advantage ofour internationalpartnerships andprogrammesThe University of Auckland is ranked 13th in theworld in the 2020 Times Higher Education’smost international universities, reflectingour international outlook. We develop keyinternational relationships that enhance ourability to perform as a globally competitiveresearch-led University. Our formal engagementin 40 countries includes organisations andinstitutions across industry, government,philanthropy, alumni and higher education.auckland.ac.nz/globalpartners360 International360 International creates opportunities for youto complete part of your University of Aucklanddegree overseas. Taught postgraduate studymay be done on exchange for one semester ofa one-year programme, with host universitieslocated in more than 30 countries. You mustdiscuss feasibility and timing with your faculty,and plan to apply for exchange concurrentlywhen applying for your postgraduateprogramme of study.360 International also offers a range of fullyfunded virtual opportunities to University ofAuckland students to expand your internationalhorizons. These opportunities are a great wayfor you to gain new global connections andquickly advance your academic, professional,and personal development. The types of virtualprogrammes we offer include leadership, skillsdevelopment, cultural programmes, internshipsand short courses.auckland.ac.nz/360Association of Pacific Rim Universities(APRU)Worldwide Universities Network(WUN)As a network of leading universities linking theAmericas, Asia and Australasia, the Associationof Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) is the Voice ofKnowledge and Innovation for the Asia-Pacificregion. APRU brings together thought leaders,researchers, and policy-makers to exchangeideas and collaborate on effective solutions tothe challenges of the 21st century.The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN)brings together 22 universities across sixcontinents that sit in widely diverse geographicaland cultural contexts, and which, in partnershipprovide an unparalleled richness of talent andresources that are brought to bear on majorresearch problems.APRU leverages collective education andresearch capabilities of its members into theinternational public policy process. Primaryresearch areas include natural hazards &disaster risk reduction, women in leadership,population aging, global health, sustainablecities, artificial intelligence and the future ofwork, the Pacific Ocean, and labour mobility.A number of opportunities exist for students,including participation in APRU researchconferences and research symposia.Universitas 21 (U21)Universitas 21 (U21) empowers students andstaff from 27 world-class universities to shareexcellence, collaborate across borders andnurture international knowledge exchange.U21 values cultural difference, connectingtogether perspectives from around the world,and harnesses the collective expertise of itsexceptional institutions to benefit all of itsmembers.The U21 Graduate Collaborative ResearchAwards provide students with the opportunityto develop international research projects withpartners across the U21 network.Professional development opportunities areprovided through the U21 PwC InnovationChallenge requiring students to considerand respond to real workplace challenges,developing critical thinking, presentation andcommunication skills.WUN provides opportunities for early-careerresearchers, including postgraduate andpostdoctoral students, to gain experience ininternational research sChina Scholarship Council (CSC)China to New ZealandTop Chinese PhD students can study at theUniversity of Auckland through a scholarshipprogramme developed in collaboration with theChina Scholarship Council (CSC). Students whoreceive a scholarship are given a living allowanceby the Chinese Government for the term ofthe scholarship, return airfare to New Zealand,student visa fees and the cost of overseasstudent health cover.auckland.ac.nz/china-cscNew Zealand to ChinaThe Confucius Institute in Auckland administersthe NZ-China Scholarship to put forwardrecommendations to China’s Ministry ofEducation’s China Scholarship Council, for upto 10 scholarships for students to study in aChinese university for an academic year (borderrestrictions permitting). These scholarshipsprovide a monthly allowance and also covertuition fees, teaching materials, accommodationand on-campus medical holarship2. Reuters Top 75: Asia Pacific’s Most Innovative Universities2019.9

Get a taste ofpostgraduate studyMeet our academics, explore your study options and see what postgraduate life could be like for you.Postgraduate WeekThree Minute ThesisResearch Showcase17-21 May 2021Could you explain your entire thesis inunder three minutes? This fast-paced globalcompetition is an unmissable highlight in thepostgraduate calendar, offering participants aunique platform to drive research impact andrefine their research communications skills.Discover the breadth of postgraduate researchat the School of Graduate Studies ResearchShowcase. This annual event is a key opportunityfor postgraduates to gain public recognitionfor their research and to network with peers,academics and industry gs-showcaseDon’t miss out on the chance to attend a rangeof postgraduate events in 2021, including paneldiscussions and one-on-one advice sessions.Webinars will also give you detailed insight intosome of our postgraduate programmes and theopportunity to ask our academic supervisors anyquestions. Registrations are essential.postgradweek.ac.nzStudy 100% onlineExplore our online mastersprogrammes and take the nextstep in driving your careerforward.Now you can take the next step in your careerwithout ever stepping foot on campus.programme or degree from the University ofAuckland.Auckland Online brings career advancementand professional development within reachof busy people everywhere. The fully onlineprogrammes combine the freedom of digitaldelivery with the exceptional quality of aWith 100% online course delivery and noon-campus requirements or on-campus blockcourses, you can study in a way that fully fitsyour life and location.online.auckland.ac.nz“I’m the best teacher I haveever been since attainingmy Master of EducationPractice.”“My Māori culture has been my backbone inlife. I grew up in a mainstream school, lost ina system that didn’t support my learning style– but I was surrounded by many incredibleteachers in my whānau and iwi. I became ateacher to make a difference for our Māoritamariki in mainstream school settings – I wantthem to succeed and reach their potential in allareas of school.“I enrolled in the Master of Education Practiceto enhance my skills and be an example tomy students; I wanted to demonstrate thatMāori success is not limited to anything. TheUniversity of Auckland has an outstandingSchool of Māori and Indigenous Education, TePuna Wānanga, and all of my peers have beenreally supportive.“I focused my studies on culturalresponsiveness, an area that I think is lacking inAotearoa New Zealand schools. We live in sucha diverse world and, as educators, we need tounderstand our learners and their whānau tomaximise engagement and utilise potential.Thanks to the flexible programme structure, Iwas able to dedicate myself to both work andstudy at the same time, and do justice to both.“The course content was extremely relevant,and I use the skills that I developed duringthe programme on a daily basis. I now reflectmore deeply on my pedagogy and can identifykey factors of education that I can change forthe betterment of all students. My classroompractice has become more articulate andsuccessful, and I am even more inspired to gofurther with my studies now.“Education is a forever-evolving part ofsociety. This study journey allowed me todive into the past and analyse the present, inorder to prepare for the future in a way thatis meaningful for myself, my students, theirwhānau and communities.”WaratahTaogagaWaratah is a Master of Education Practicegraduate. She works as the CulturalDirector at Helensville Primary School.1011

Postgraduate programmesConversion masters enable you to study amasters in a different subject to your bachelorsdegree. To find out if a conversion masters isavailable in your area of interest, contact thepostgraduate adviser for that discipline:auckland.ac.nz/pgadviserPostgraduate study enables you to deepen your understanding, develop specialist skills and knowledge,follow your passion for research, stand out in a competitive job market or change careers. We offer a widerange of postgraduate programmes to help you reach your goals.120, 180 and 240-point masters programmesPathways to our postgraduate programmesBachelors degreeSome of our masters are available as 120-point(1 year full-time), 180-point (18 monthsfull-time) or 240-point (2 years full-time)programmes, offering options for directentry with a bachelors degree (to some 180and 240-point programmes) or a bachelors(honours) or postgraduate diploma (to120-point programmes).Further studyA research masters degree can lead to entry to adoctoral programme.Postgraduate diplomaEntry to some 180 and 240-point mastersmay be possible with a bachelors degreeBachelors (honours) degreeProgramme entry120-point mastersYou must have completed one year ofpostgraduate study, following an undergraduatedegree, at a recognised university (or similarinstitution) in a field relevant to your chosenspecialisation. Four-year bachelors degrees willbe considered where the final year consists ofpostgraduate-level study.Masters degreePhD and other doctoratesYou will typically require a GPA or GPE of 5.0. Ifyou are applying for the Master of EngineeringStudies, a GPA or GPE of 4.0 or higher isrequired. Some programmes may require higherscores.Over 150postgraduate programmes are on offer across over 200 subjects,including over 100 subjects available for the PhD. Options range fromtraditional disciplines to emerging cross-disciplinary subjects.Bachelors (honours)Extend the knowledge you gained in yourundergraduate degree with a bachelors(honours) degree. Our honours programmesare a great way to explore an area of interestfrom your undergraduate study in greater depth,develop research skills and give yourself an edgein the job market. Honours degrees are alsoseen as a pathway to further study.Bachelors (honours) programmes usuallycombine taught courses with a research project.Some honours can be completed as aresearch-only programme.Further studyA bachelors (honours) degree can lead ontoa masters or, if you perform well in yourdissertation, some subject areas may allowdirect entry to a doctoral programme.12Programme entryYou must have completed an undergraduatedegree at a recognised university (orsimilar institution) in a field relevant to yourspecialisation, typically with a GPA or GPE of 5.0.Some programmes may require higher scores.PostgraduatediplomaPostgraduate diplomas offer the opportunity tobuild on your major undergraduate subject andcan be an alternative to a bachelors (honours)degree. Some postgraduate diplomas providespecialised training and the opportunity foradvancement in your profession.Postgraduate diplomas are normally completedby taught courses, but may include practicaltraining, formal study or a research project.Further study180 and 240-point mastersPostgraduate diplomas can provide analternative pathway to masters programmesand, in some disciplines, can be used as thefirst year of enrolment for a two-year mastersprogramme.You must have completed an undergraduatedegree at a recognised university (orsimilar institution) in a field relevant to yourspecialisation (with the exception of conversionmasters), typically with a GPA or GPE of 5.0.Some programmes may require higher scores.Programme entryYou must have completed an undergraduatedegree at a recognised university (orsimilar institution) in a field relevant to yourspecialisation, typically with a GPA or GPE of 3.0or 4.0. Some programmes may require higherscores.MastersWe offer an extensive range of masters degreesto allow you to increase your knowledge inyour subject, gain a professionally-accreditedqualification, follow your passion for researchor change career whilst gaining an advancedqualification.Taught masters provide advanced specialisttraining in your field and are usually completedby taught courses only, although some caninclude a dissertation or research project.Research masters are completed by thesis.They offer the opportunity to follow yourresearch passion whilst developing advancedresearch skills.For the PhD, you will prepare a substantial thesisof original research that contributes significantlyto knowledge and understanding in yourdiscipline. Your thesis may include publicationsyou have written under supervision for thisdegree or, for those in a creative arts or designdiscipline, you may present a body of creativework for assessment with your thesis. Ourdoctoral candidates work closely with at leastone appointed supervisor and many work in ateam of researchers.We offer a wealth of English-languageenrichment opportunities to support yourstudies. All new doctoral candidates take aDiagnostic English Language Needs Assessment(DELNA) as part of their provisional goals. Thishelps us allocate you any English-languagesupport you might need to ensure youracademic success (see page 56 for moreinformation on English-language support).Programme entryCalculating your GPA/GPEGrades or marks achieved at theUniversity of Auckland are given agrade point average (GPA).Grades or marks achieved at otherinstitutions are given a grade pointequivalent (GPE). Use our GPEcalculator for an indication of yourGPE: gpecalculator.auckland.ac.nzEnglish-language requirementsThe minimum requirement is anoverall IELTS academic score of6.5 with no band less than 6.0,or an approved equivalent. Someprogrammes require higher levels ofEnglish proficiency, see:auckland.ac.nz/pg-english-reqsAcceptance to our doctoral programmes isbased on academic merit.You must be able to demonstrate an abilityto carry out independent research and havealready completed a significant research project,dissertation or thesis, at university.If you have New Zealand postgraduatequalifications, you need to have completed apostgraduate bachelors (honours) degree withfirst class or second class (division 1) honours,or a masters degree with first class or secondclass (division 1) honours, in a field related toyour doctoral studies.Academic integrityrequirementThe University of Auckland requires allstudents admitted into a programme tocomplete the Academic Integrity Coursein their first semester.auckland.ac.nz/academicintegritycourseIf you have overseas qualifications, you will needto have completed a masters-level qualificationin a field related to your doctoral studies. Youmust have a GPE of at least 5.5.Your acceptance into a doctoral programmeis dependent on the availability of appropriatesupervision and study facilities.Conversion mastersYou will need an undergraduate degree withgood passing grades. Requirements vary, soplease check the relevant programme details:auckland.ac.nz/programmefinderDoctoral degreesA doctorate is the highest level of degreeyou can achieve. It gives you the freedom tofollow your passion and undertake advancedresearch in your area of interest. You candevelop essential transferrable skills as well asspecialised research skills, both of which arerelevant to a range of careers.New Zealand’smost innovativeuniversity*The Doctor of Philosop

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020 No.1 in New Zealand for employability* Larissa Michelsen "The academic staff at the University were excellent, supportive and practical. I immediately felt like I was a part of a welcoming community." Larissa is a graduate of the Master of Engineering Studies programme. She works