The Degree of Master of Engineering – ME

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III

or

c (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

d (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) at least three years of relevant work experience approved by the Programme Director

or

e (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant postgraduate diploma from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 180 points must have:

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher.

3 Equivalence and relevance in Regulations 1 and 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

4 In order to be admitted to this degree, applicants must have completed courses relevant to the specialisation in which they intend to enrol, and passed any prerequisite courses prior to enrolment in this degree.

5 A student wishing to enrol in courses listed in a specialisation in the Master of Engineering Studies Schedule as part of this degree must satisfy any prerequisites specified for that specialisation.

6 a In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the Associate Dean Postgraduate Research or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

b In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 2 may be waived by the Associate Dean Postgraduate Research or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: Whether a qualification is considered relevant will depend on the courses taken in that qualification and the specialisation a student intends to complete. As well as qualifications in Engineering, qualifications in Architecture, Planning or Science, for example, may be considered relevant to some specialisations.

7 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 or 6a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

8 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 6b must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

9 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements for one of the specialisations listed in the Master of Engineering Schedule.

10 A student who has previously passed any course the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this degree must substitute an alternative course as approved by the Programme Director or nominee.

11 A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Engineering cannot continue.

12 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

13 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Academic Head.

b The thesis is to embody the results obtained by the student in an investigation on a topic approved by the Programme Director or nominee prior to enrolment.

c The investigation is to be carried out by the student at the University under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff, provided that:

(i) laboratory work may be carried out in an approved institution outside the University for such limited period or periods as Senate or its representative may determine

(ii) field work may be carried out at such places and for such periods as Senate or its representative may determine.

d At the discretion of the Programme Director or nominee the candidate may be required to attend an oral examination.

e The thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

14 A student who has passed courses towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering that are available for a specialisation in this degree and is eligible to be admitted to this degree, may apply to reassign those courses to the Master of Engineering for that specialisation provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

15 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Master of Engineering Studies, Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering.

16 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

17 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

18 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.