Master of Aerospace Engineering

Aotearoa's space industry is growing, as is its capacity for innovation in industry and research. Get a head start in your career in this exciting field with the MAerospaceEng, designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and expertise to be effective employees in a field with increasing national and global economic significance. Our courses in Aerospace Engineering are supported by /Auckland Space Institute, which aims to enhance the growth of the New Zealand space sector. The institute is led by academics with deep expertise in the aerospace sector, making the University of Auckland ideally placed to deliver an excellent teaching and learning experience for our students. The MAerospaceEng programme has also received additional endorsements from the New Zealand Space Agency, Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck and the Royal Aeronautical Society. We also offer opportunities for practical projects with industry partners. This ensures that you're prepared to fulfill your future workforce's demands for complex problem solving, innovation and entrepreneurship. (1 MB, PDF)

There are four ways to complete a MAerospaceEng: Research (120 and 180 points) and Taught (120 and 180 points). Your selection will depend on your technical and educational background, and career goals.

Compulsory courses
In all cases, you will be required to complete the following:

• AEROSPCE 730 Aerospace Systems Design (Semester One)
• AEROSPCE 740 Aerospace Structures and Mechanisms (Semester Two)

Thesis or research project
A research component is necessary to the MAerospaceEng, regardless of your focus. This enables you to apply your technical knowledge to practical scenarios, and build your confidence in the field.

• If you choose a research programme, you'll need to complete the 90-point AEROSPACE 792 or 793 Thesis.
• If you choose a taught programme, you'll need to complete the 45-point AEROSPACE 791 Research Project.

Aerospace core courses
For the 180-point research and both taught options, you must complete at least two of the following courses:

• AEROSPCE 720 Space Dynamics and Missions (Semester Two)
• ENGGEN 769 Research Methods for Engineers (Semesters One and Two)
• MECHENG 711 Computational Fluid Dynamics (Semester Two)
• MECHENG 712 Aerohydrodynamics (Semester One)
• MECHENG 743 Composite Materials (Semester One)

You will also need to complete additional electives depending on your study track. Refer to the Electives tab for more information.

If you're not ready to commit to a masters programme, we also offer the following.

Other options
These qualifications also serve as pathways towards the MAerospaceEng.

• PGCert in Aerospace Engineering
• PGDip in Aerospace Engineering