Master of Aerospace Engineering
Course details
About the course
The Master of Aerospace Engineering (MAerospaceEng) gives you the opportunity to explore and complete research in designing, testing, and building aircraft and integrated systems for the aerospace, aeronautical, and aviation sectors.
Aerospace is a growing sector in Aotearoa New Zealand, with UC uniquely placed in Waitaha Canterbury as the centre hub and testbed for industry.
Course Subjects
- ENAS690 MAerospaceEng Thesis
- ENGR601 Advanced Computational Fluid Mechanics
- ENME486 Special Topic: Aerospace Structures
- ENME488 Special Topic: Mechanics of Flight and Space Flight
- ENME603 Advanced Linear Systems Control and System Identification
- ENME604 Advanced Aerodynamics and Ground Vehicle Dynamics
- ENME660 Aerospace Propulsion
- ASTR422 Theoretical and Observational Cosmology
- ASTR423 Stellar Structure and Evolution
- COSC428 Computer Vision
- ENCH484 Advanced Modelling and Simulation
- ENEL420 Advanced Signals
- ENEL422 Communications Engineering
- ENME406 Engineering Product Design and Analysis
- ENME407 Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
- ENME411 Advanced Mechanical Systems Design
- ENME427 Engineering Failure Analysis and Prevention
- ENME623 Advanced Instrumentation and Sensors
- ENMT482 Robotics
- GISC404 Spatial Analysis
- GISC405 Environmental and Climate Data Analytics
- GISC406 Remote Sensing for Earth Observation
- GISC412 Spatial Data Science
- PHYS413 Laser Physics and Modern Optics
- PHYS419 Atmospheric, Oceanic and Climate Dynamics
- PROD601 Design Critique and Research Methods
- PROD602 Systems Thinking for Product Design
- PROD611 Design and Manufacture
Entry requirements
To enrol in the Master of Aerospace Engineering, you will need to have previously completed one of the following:
- a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in appropriate subjects
- a Bachelor of Science with Honours in appropriate subjects
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Science in appropriate subjects
- a Master of Engineering Studies with a GPA of at least 5.0
- a Master of Science in appropriate subjects
- equivalent study from other approved degrees.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Aerospace 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.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.