The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors Honours degree or postgraduate diploma from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

and

b have at least two years of relevant professional experience in regional development, or equivalent.

2 In order to be admitted to this programme, an applicant intending to complete 180 points must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

and

b have at least two years of relevant professional experience in regional development, or equivalent

or

c (i) completed the requirements fora Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Regional Development from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

3 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 and 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

4 a In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

b In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 2 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: Relevant professional experience may include economic and business development, environmental management, iwi development, planning or policy development, social, education and health development.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 or 4a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 4b must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

7 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Regional Development Schedule.

8 A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Regional Development cannot continue.

9 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course, as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

10 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Certificate in Regional Development.

11 A student who is required to complete 180 points and has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Regional Development may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

12 This degree may be awarded with either Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

13 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

14 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.