Course details

Master of Aerospace Engineering MAerospaceEng
NZQF Level 9

About the course

Aotearoa’s space industry is expanding, as is its capacity for innovation in industry and research. Get a head start in your career in this exciting field with the MAerospaceEng. The programme is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and expertise to be an effective employee in a field of increasing national and global economic significance.

Our courses in Aerospace Engineering are supported by Te Pūnaha Ātea 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 industry; and so the University of Auckland is 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 fulfil your future workforce’s demands for complex problem solving, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Information pack

Learn more about the Master of Aerospace Engineering. (1 MB, PDF) 

Entry requirements

You must have completed either:

  • A BE or BE(Hons) and passed with a GPA of 5.0 in at least 60 points at Stage III.

Or

  • A BE or BE(Hons) and passed 60 points toward a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.

Or

  • A relevant Bachelors degree with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II and at least three years of relevant professional experience approved by the Programme Director.

Or

  • A relevant Bachelors degree and a relevant Postgraduate Diploma (or equivalent) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher.

Whether a qualification is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed and the applicant's intended specialisation. Qualifications in applied science, engineering or technology may be considered relevant.

About the provider

Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.

As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.

From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.

Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..

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