Master of Architecture (Professional)

40 hours per week of both class time and self-directed learning, as well as exciting field trips and exposure to relevant practitioners in the industry. 

Entry requirements

Application deadline

30 January (for February intake)

General admission  

To be admitted to this programme all applicants must be at least 16 years of age on the date of the programme’s commencement for the semester in which they wish to enrol or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form), and meet the following requirements:  

• Applicants must have a recognised undergraduate degree in the discipline of architecture with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher for all level 7 courses.  

Special admission  

Applicants must have:  

• attained the age of 20 years on or before the first day of the semester in which study for the Certificate programme is to commence; and  
• hold a recognised undergraduate degree in architecture and has a significant portfolio of professional work, or  
• have a recognised postgraduate qualification in architecture, or  
• can demonstrate competencies equivalent to a bachelor level graduate in architecture and has a significant portfolio of professional work.  

Discretionary admission  

There is no discretionary admission for this programme.  

English Language requirements  

Applicants must have achieved a minimum standard of English as demonstrated by a minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing).  

If English is not your first language, you must provide: 

• New Zealand University Entrance OR 
• Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 (academic, no band score lower than 6.0) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR 
• Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students). 

If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes. 

Selection criteria  

Where there are more applicants than places available, selection will be made according to the level and relevance of the formal qualifications of each applicant, and the standard of their portfolio of professional work, should it be required to be presented. 

Selection process  

Selection will be made by Otago Polytechnic staff members with the delegated authority to offer places to applicants. These staff members will select students on the basis of written information supplied on the enrolment form. At the discretion of the delegated staff members, an interview (face-to-face or electronic) may be required. A list of delegations for offering places will be noted annually by the Head of Architecture responsible for the programme. 

Applicants must have a recognised undergraduate degree in the discipline of architecture with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher for all level 7 courses.  

or 

Applicant holds a recognised undergraduate degree in architecture and has a significant portfolio of professional work. 

Additional costs

$800-1000 per year for printing and model-making materials.