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  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    Master of Civil Engineering

    Masters (Coursework)

    The Master of Civil Engineering (MCivilEng) is a taught postgraduate programme that enhances an engineer's knowledge and skills, improving their prospects for career progression.

    Entry Requirements

    Students that have completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or a Bachelor of Science with Honours in a relevant subject, or the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering with good grades, may be admitted to the programme with approval based on the relevance of their previous studies.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Civil Engineering or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

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  • University of Canterbury

    University of Canterbury

    Developing students with specialised knowledge and practice in civil infrastructure, the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering (PGCertCivilEng) is an ideal qualification for those wanting an advanced background in designing and managing civil engineering projects.

    Entry Requirements

    Those that have completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or a Bachelor of Science with Honours in a relevant subject may be admitted to the programme with approval.

    If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

    For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or use the admission requirements checker.

    How to apply

    You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.

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  • Unitec Institute of Technology

    Unitec Institute of Technology

    Get a solid grounding in civil engineering to cleverly design, construct, operate and maintain infrastructure. Through applying mathematics and physics to civil engineering problems, you'll learn to develop the expertise needed to successfully manage civil engineering projects.

    Entry Requirements

    You will need the following:

    1. Be at least 16 years of old when you start this programme:
    2. A total of NCEA level 2 including a minimum of:

    • 10 literacy credits at level 1 or higher (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 before 2013); and
    • 48 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including at least 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry);

    2. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

    • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
    • Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
    • Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

    Don't have NCEA? We also accept:

    • An equivalent qualification; or
    • Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience; or
    • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission

    For more information, download the programme regulations:

    Programme Regulations

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  • Unitec Institute of Technology

    Unitec Institute of Technology

    Dreaming of a career in civil engineering? Gain advanced knowledge of a specialist area within engineering: environmental, geotechnical, water, roading and transportation or structural engineering.

    Entry Requirements

    What you will need to study this programme.


    Domestic students
    Academic requirements

    You must have completed at least one of the following:

    • A minimum of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with at least 3 'C' passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations;
      • A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in Physics and
      • A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics (including Algebra and calculus); and
      • A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in one other subject from the list of approved NZQA UE subjects and
      • A minimum of 18 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional subjects from the approved subjects listed at NZQA;
    • Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
    • Equivalent academic qualifications may include:
      • University Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or Algebra or
      • Equivalent Cambridge score; or
      • Equivalent International Baccalaureate
    And meet one of the English entry requirements;
    • University Entrance Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (5 in Reading, 5 in Writing); or
    • Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

    Don't meet these Academic requirements?

    • If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online, and we'll discuss your next steps.
    • If you don't meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

    For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 552 KB)


    International students Academic requirements

    As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of the below;

    • Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
    • All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement;

    And English entry requirements;

    If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

    • Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with writing and speaking scores no less than 6.0 and reading and listening bands no less than 5.5 or
    • University Entrance Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (5 in Reading, 5 in Writing) or
    • Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

    Don't meet these Academic requirements?

    • If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we'll discuss your next steps.
    • If you don't meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

    For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 552 KB)

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