Master of Engineering Studies

Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Engineering Studies caters for professional engineers seeking advanced technical training, and is a taught-coursework master's degree with no thesis or research requirement.

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

MEngSt

Domestic Fees

$9,311 per year / $9,311 total

International Fees

$46,000 per year / $46,000 total

About this course

The Master of Engineering Studies caters for professional engineers seeking advanced technical training, and is a taught-coursework master's degree with no thesis or research requirement. The MEngSt comprises a combination of 400 and 600-level courses that enables you to study a broad range of topics in your general area of expertise.

The MEngSt may be awarded endorsed in:

Fire Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Renewable Energy

Entry requirements

You will need to have completed one of the following:

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours with First or Second Class Honours
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering with a GPA of 5 or more
Bachelor of Science with Honours with First or Second Class Honours in appropriate subjects.

Relevance and standard of previous study is the main criteria for approval.

You must have completed both the academic and non-academic requirements of your prerequisite degree. This includes practical work days, work reports, a workshop training course, and a first aid certificate. The programme of study must be approved.

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

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

How to apply

You will need to complete an application form for the MEngSt from Te Kaupeka Puhanga | Faculty of Engineering website.

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Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Useful information:

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