Course details

Master of Engineering
NZQF Level 9

About the course

Discover the latest developments in the field of engineering and research a topic of your interest with the Master of Engineering. Complete either a thesis or a research project in engineering.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

If you have New Zealand qualifications

Must have completed one of the following with a B grade average or higher, or equivalent:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)¹
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering¹
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology including the Course ENGE601²

1. You can study the 120-point (one-year full-time) Master of Engineering.
2. Applicants with a three-year engineering degree will be enrolled in the 180-point Master of Engineering.

Applicants must normally have completed an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6.

Applicants to the research pathway are also required to submit a Postgraduate Research Proposal (PGR1 form) before enrolling in the thesis.

If you have qualifications from another country

See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

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Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree (in a relevant professional subject)

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years

Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6

Minimum scores

Percentage:

minimum 70%

Degree classification:

First Class

Letter criteria:

B

GPA 10 point scale:

7

Accepted qualification:
1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR
2. Sarjana (SI)

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years

Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6

Minimum scores

Percentage:

70-74

Degree classification:

n/a

Letter criteria:

B

GPA 4 point scale:

3

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years

Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6

Minimum scores

Percentage:

70

Letter criteria:

B

GPA 4 point scale:

3

Accepted qualification:
1. Bachelor’s degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR
2. Bachelor’s degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR
3. Bachelor’s degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years

Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6

Minimum scores

GPA 4 point scale:

3

GPA 1 (Excellent)-5 point scale:

1.75

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years

Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6

Minimum scores

Percentage:

80%

Letter criteria:

B

GPA 4 point scale:

3

Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree

Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years

Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6

Minimum scores

GPA 10 point scale:

7

GPA 4 point scale:

3

If your country is not listed, view our general entry requirements for postgraduate programmes

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

About the provider

AUT is New Zealand's most welcoming and diverse university, situated in the heart of one of the wortld's most dynamic and liveable cities.  With three modern campuses, and almost 30,000 students from more than 100 countries, we pride ourselves on being a truly global community.

At AUT, our mission is to create great graduates.  Ranked first in New Zealand for international outlook, and long known as the leader in providing practical, work integrated learning opportunities, we provide exceptional learning experiences, guided by world-class academics and support staff in state-of-the-art-facilities.  Our global network of exceptional industry and tertiary partners provides endless opportunities to broaden your experience even further. 

We are the only New Zealand university ranked both among the top 1% of universities in the world and in the top 100 universities under 50 years of age, offering over 200 undergraduate and postrgraduate programmes.  Many of our subject areas are world-ranked, and our graduates are highly employable nationally and internationally. 

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