Entry to masters is possible after a 120 point postgraduate diploma with a B or
higher grade average. Students may take a taught masters with a 60 point
dissertation plus 60 points of courses or a research masters with a thesis or
research portfolio. See the detailed information of the Calendar Regulations for
following masters:
The masters section of the School of Population Health Postgraduate Handbook has
information on the difference between a dissertation, thesis or research
portfolio.
Postgraduate Handbook(2.9MB PDF)
Read information on
The University of Auckland masters policies and guidelines
Finding a supervisor
In the semester before enrolment in a dissertation, thesis or research portfolio, students must
find a supervisor and develop a suitable research topic.
The following resources are available:
Masters topic form
Applicants must complete a Masters Topic Form and hand it to Teaching Administration to enrol in a thesis,
dissertation or research portfolio.
Masters topic form(127.5KB DOC)
Copies of theses and dissertations are available for inspection in the Tamaki
Library or the thesis cupboards in the School of Population Health Student Resource
Room. Please ask at reception for a key to the cabinet.
Research proposal form
Students enrolled in a thesis or research portfolio must also complete their
masters thesis or research proposal before the end of the first semester of enrolment in consultation
with their supervisor.
Masters thesis or research proposal(136.0KB DOC)
Masters progress report form
The purpose of this progress review is for a student to reflect on their work, their
supervision and resources available and to ensure the student is on track to complete
the research within the timeframe.
Masters progress report (138.0KB DOC)
For information on applying for extensions and suspensions please see
Completion times.
