Master of Engineering Studies

Introduction

This one-year paper only was introduced in response to requests for a professional engineering degree without the research component. The programme aims to develop the analytical capabilities and knowledge base of the student, strengthen knowledge of current and potential developments in their chosen discipline and provide advanced study emphasising excellence in practice and theory. Students who wish to transfer from this programme to the Master of Engineering programme (Ak3694) at the end of the first semester must achieve a GPA of B or better for the first semester papers (which are common to both programmes).

Admission Requirements

To enter this programme, prospective students must have a relavant bachelors degree in science, technology or engineering together with (if required) relevant work experience or postgraduate diploma qualifications as specified in the calendar. If you do not have a degree from a New Zealand ot Australian university or the equivalent the Faculty requires an English Language test result. An IELTS score of 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 in each band is required for Masters enrolment.

Course Structure

The course structure requires 120 points to be completed from the range of papers indicated on the Course of Study form.

• Semester 1:
  Any combination of papers as indicated on the Course of Study form, to the value of 60 points.
• Semester 2:
  Any combination of papers as indicated on the Course of Study form, to the value of 60 points.
• Course of Study
  The course of study must be approved by the Research Institute Director and Programme Leader.

To apply, contact us.

Enrolment packs (including Course of Study forms) are available from the Postgraduate Programme Adminstrator. All prospective students will need to have an interview with the Engineering Research Institute Director or contact in the first instance, the Programme Leader, Postgraduate Programmes and Research +64 9 921-9999 ext 8869.

For specific program requirement, please refer to University's Academic Calendar.