Master of Engineering
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.
The Master of Engineering is designed to help you develop your research skills and enhance your knowledge in the field of engineering. There are two pathways: Research (includes a thesis), or Coursework (includes a research project).
We’re proud to be home to a number of internationally renowned research institutes and centres, and many of our students complete their research project in collaboration with these well-known research entities. AUT's expertise in engineering ranges from telecommunications to materials and manufacturing technologies, and from industrial optimisation to engines and vehicles.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
There are two pathways:
- Research pathway (includes a thesis)
- Coursework pathway (includes a research project)
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience you will be enrolled in either the 120-point (one-year full-time) Master of Engineering or the 180-point (1.5 years full-time) Master of Engineering.
120-point Master of Engineering
Applicants who have previously completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering can apply for the 120-point Master of Engineering.
Students in this pathway will focus on academic research, closely working with one of AUT's well-established research centres. An academic supervisor will be appointed to guide and direct you for the duration of the thesis.
Applicants admitted on the basis of a postgraduate diploma or honours degree who have completed a Research Methods Course may be able to enrol directly into the thesis.
You need to complete:
You need to complete:
- ENGE817 STEM Research Methods (15 points)
- ENGE997 Dissertation (60 points)
- And 45 points from the engineering courses below
180-point Master of Engineering
Applicants with a three-year engineering degree will be enrolled in the 180-point Master of Engineering.
Students in this pathway will focus on academic research, closely working with one of AUT's well-established research centres. An academic supervisor will be appointed to guide and direct you for the duration of the thesis.
You need to complete:
- ENGE817 STEM Research Methods (15 points)
- ENGE999 Thesis (120 points)
- And 45 points from the engineering courses below
You need to complete:
- ENGE817 STEM Research Methods (15 points)
- ENGE997 Dissertation (60 points)
- And 105 points from the engineering courses below
Engineering courses
General engineering courses
- ENEL803 Electrical Design and Protection (15 points)
- ENGE800 Engineering Numerical Techniques and Statistical Analysis (15 points)*
- ENGE803 Innovation Management (15 points)
- ENGE804 Advancements in Solar Energy (15 points)* - not offered in 2024
- ENGE807 Selected Topics in System Modelling (15 points)
- ENGE808 Advanced Measuring Systems (15 points)*
- ENGE810 Specialist Readings B (15 points)
- ENGE811 Specialist Readings C (15 points)
- ENGE812 Specialist Readings D (15 points)
*These three courses are offered online.
Architectural Engineering and Construction Engineering courses
- ENBU800 Structural Engineering Design (15 points)
- ENBU801 Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics (15 points)
- ENBU802 Architectural Systems (15 points)
- ENBU803 Architecture Design and Development II (15 points)
- ENBU804 Building Construction II (15 points)
- ENBU805 Foundation Engineering (15 points)
- ENBU806 Off-Site Construction (15 points)
- ENBU807 Construction Equipment and Utilisation (15 points)
- ENBU808 Construction Technology (15 points)
Computer and Communication Engineering
- COMP816 Advanced Internet of Things and Applications (15 points)
- COMP821 Information Security (15 points)
- ENEL800 Wireless Systems (15 points)
- ENEL802 Network Engineering (15 points) - not offered in 2024
- ENEL808 Computer Vision (15 points) - not offered in 2024
- ENSE803 Formal Specification and Design (15 points)
- ENSE807 Digital Signal Processing (15 points)
- ENSE808 Digital Systems Design (15 points) - not offered in 2024
- ENSE809 Real Time Systems (15 points) - not offered in 2024
- ENSE810 Embedded Software Engineering (15 points)
Manufacturing/ Materials Technologies/ Mechanical courses
- ENME800 Industrial Robotics: Mechanics and Planning (15 points)
- ENME803 Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis (15 points)
- ENME804 Advanced Mechanical Design (15 points)
- ENME806 Biomedical Thermofluids Modelling (15 points)
- ENME807 Advanced Manufacturing Technology (15 points) - not offered in 2024
- ENME808 Advanced Operations Management (15 points) - not offered in 2024
- ENME809 Internal Combustion Engines (15 points) - not offered in 2024
- ENME811 Advanced CAD/CAM Applications (30 points)
Power/Energy System Engineering courses
- ENEL801 Electrical Machines and Drives (15 points) - not offered in 2024
- ENEL804 Sustainable Energy Systems (15 points)
- ENEL809 Digital Control (15 points)
- ENEL810 Advanced Control (15 points) - not offered in 2024
- ENEL811 Optimal Control (15 points) - not offered in 2024
- ENEL812 Electrical Power Systems: Integrated Analysis (15 points) - not offered in 2024
- ENEL813 Power Systems in Quality Management (15 points)
More details about courses in this programme
Email us for more information: engpg@aut.ac.nz
Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses. Some courses may only be offered once per year. To find out more, contact the postgraduate coordinator at the email address above. The timetable may be subject to change and courses could be cancelled if there aren’t enough students enrolled.
- Research and development engineer
- Systems engineer
- Biomedical engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Computer engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Telecommunication engineer
- Opportunities to become a researcher in higher education establishments
($9,461 tuition fees + $1,146 student services levy)
($46,800 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
- Fees shown are based on a full-time workload for the points indicated next to the fee. The exact fee charged will depend on which courses you select at the time of enrolment.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for study beyond the current year, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay.
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
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