AUT - Master of Engineering
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Master of Engineering
The Master of Engineering is a specialised research-only qualification. You generally link into one of the well established research centres within the school and are appointed an academic supervisor who monitors and directs your study for the duration of the course. The research may be across various subjects or subject-specific depending on what you choose.
The objective of the programme is to develop not only an excellent research graduate but also an individual who can integrate easily into the work environment and whom industry will actively seek.
Quick facts
Programme Code: AK1308
Level: 9
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: City Campus
Start date: Anytime
AUT encourages early application. There are limited places available. Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full. Applicants will normally be selected on the basis of their level of academic achievement and may be required to attend a selection interview.
Entry requirements
In order to be admitted to the Master of Engineering an applicant must have completed the following or equivalent:
- Guidelines to entry
- PG1 Research Proposal
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or
- Master of Engineering Studies or
- Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
- Completion of an approved research methods paper may be required
Structure
You are to have an approved research proposal prior to commencement.
Research areas include:
- Telecommunications
- Power and energy engineering
- Computer engineering
- Signal processing
- Industrial optimisation, modelling and control
- Engines and vehicles
- Biomedical technologies
- Aerospace engineering
- Materials and manufacturing technologies
- Construction management
Research Institutes within School of Engineering
Please contact the Programme Administrator, Armida Pobre for programme information.
Career opportunities
- Engineering and general management
- Industrial research roles across a variety of sectors
- Opportunities to become a researcher in higher education establishments