Introduction

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. Acquiring advanced knowledge in Civil Engineering through the Master of Civil Engineering aims to produce graduates who:* have developed advanced knowledge and skills relevant to their future careers in a research or professional environment

• have developed mastery of topics relevant to design, analysis, and management of civil infrastructure systems, so that they can provide leadership in a professional context and engage effectively with future research opportunities
• apply independent thinking and advanced knowledge and skills to the development and remediation of civil infrastructure systems
• engage effectively and confidently in a variety of academic and professional settings
• provide expertise to support high-level decision making processes
• have the interpersonal skills needed to be ready for the workplace, with the attributes listed on the UC graduate profile.

The programme requires students to successfully complete courses for a total of 120 points. This typically involves taking eight 15-point courses, four per semester. However, there are options for part-time study as well as distance learning.

The MCivilEng can be awarded unendorsed, or endorsed in:* Construction Management

• Earthquake Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Structural Fire Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Water Engineering

Entry requirements

Students that have completed an Aotearoa New Zealand 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.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.