Regulations - Engineering
The Degree of Master of Engineering Studies – MEngSt
The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
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 4.0 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 4.0 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) passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher
or
d (i) (a) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 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 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II
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 the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study
or
f completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree of at least four years’ duration equivalent to 1e with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 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 with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 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 4.0 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 4.0 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 For entry to a specialisation in this degree, an applicant must have completed courses relevant to the specialisation, passed any prerequisite courses prior to enrolment in this degree and satisfied any prerequisites specified for the specialisation in the Master of Engineering Studies Schedule.
5 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.
Notes:
(i) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Engineering.
(ii) Whether a qualification is considered relevant will depend on the courses taken in that qualification and the specialisation an applicant intends to complete. As well as qualifications in Engineering, qualifications in Architecture, Planning or Science, for example, may be considered relevant to some specialisations.
Duration and Total Points Value
6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 or 5a 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
and
c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.
7 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 5b 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.
Structure and Content
8 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Engineering Studies Schedule.
9 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.
10 A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 60 points of courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Engineering Studies cannot continue.
11 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.
Dissertation / Research Portfolio / Research Project
12 a The dissertation, research portfolio or research project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Academic Head.
b The dissertation or research project topic and the elements of the research portfolio must be approved by the Programme Director or nominee prior to enrolment.
c At the discretion of the Programme Director or nominee, the dissertation, research portfolio or research project candidate may be required to attend an oral examination.
d The dissertation, research portfolio or research project is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Transfer from Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
13 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering that are available for a specialisation in this degree may apply to reassign those courses to this specialisation provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.
Reassignment
14 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering.
Honours / Distinction / Merit
15 This degree may be awarded with either Honours, Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Variations
16 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.
Amendment
17 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.
A student who has to complete 120 points must satisfy the requirement for one of the following specialisations:
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from CHEMMAT 713, 721, 724, 752–755, 758, 772, 773, 788, MECHENG 742
up to 75 points from CHEMMAT 712, 720, 722, 723, 725, 756, 757, 759–762, ENERGY 721, ENGGEN 732, 769, ENVENG 702, ENVSCI 711, FOODSCI 703, MECHENG 743
up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Civil Engineering
New admissions into the MEngSt in Civil Engineering were suspended in 2022. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from CIVIL 702, 704, 717, 723–725, 740, 745, 764–766, 769–771, 787–789, 792, 795, ENGGEN 738, but no more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789, 795
up to 75 points from CIVIL 701, 706, 711, 713–715, 718–722, 726, 727, 730–734, 737, 741, 742, 744, 750, 754, 758–763, 767, 773–775, 782, 783, 791, ENGGEN 734, 737, 739, 742, 769, ENVENG 760
up to 30 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from COMPSYS 701, 704, 705, 726–729, 788, ELECTENG 704, 706, 734, SOFTENG 701, 751
up to 75 points from COMPSYS 710, 711, 713–715, 721–725, 730–732, ELECTENG 722, 726, 732, 733, ENVENG 702, SOFTENG 761
up to 30 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Requirement:
Taught Masters
30 points: CIVIL 707, ENGGEN 739
at least 15 points from CIVIL 704, 738, 765, 766, 788, 789, 795, ENGGEN 737, ENVENG 702, URBPLAN 705, 707, but no more than 45 points from CIVIL 788, 789, 795
15 points: CIVIL 781
60 points comprising:
up to 60 points from ARCHTECH 706, 708, CIVIL 743, 792, ENGGEN 734, 738, 740–742, ENGSCI 755, PROPPRAC 702, 705, other approved 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University
up to 15 points from BUSDEV 711–713, 715, 731–733, BUSMAN 701–705, 707, 708
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from COMPSYS 726, 727, ELECTENG 704, 706, 734, 737–741, 788
up to 75 points from ELECTENG 701, 703, 721, 722, 724, 726, 731–733, 735, 736, ENVENG 702
up to 30 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Requirement:
Taught Masters
45 points from ENGSCI 787–789, 795
up to 75 points from BIOMENG 771, ENGSCI 705, 706, 711, 712, 721, 740, 742, 746, 760, 761, 763, 765, 768, ENVENG 702, GEOTHERM 785
up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Environmental Engineering
New admissions into the MEngSt in Environmental Engineering were suspended in 2022. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from ENVENG 701–703, 707, 746, 747, 750, 787–789, 795, but no more than 45 points from ENVENG 787–789, 795
up to 75 points from ENVENG 705, 706, 719, 740, 744, 752
up to 30 points from appropriate ENVSCI 600 and 700 level courses, subject to approval by the Head of Department
up to 30 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Requirement:
Research Masters
90 points: CHEMMAT 776 or 777 Research Portfolio
30 points from CHEMMAT 772, 773
Taught Masters
at least 15 points from CHEMMAT 758, 772, 773, 778
up to 75 points from BIOSCI 741, CHEMMAT 712, 752, 756, 757, 759, 760, 763, ENGGEN 732, 769, ENVENG 702, FOODSCI 703, 706–708, 740, 750, 751, other 600 or 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Head of Department
30 points: CHEMMAT 779 Research Project
Geotechnical Engineering
New admissions into the MEngSt in Geotechnical Engineering were suspended in 2022. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite: CIVIL 324 or 728 or equivalent
Requirement:
Taught Masters
30 points from CIVIL 788, 789
at least 15 points from CIVIL 702, 723–725
up to 60 points from CIVIL 701, 720–722, 726, 728, 741, 754, ENGSCI 711, ENVENG 746, 752
at least 15 points but no more than 30 points from EARTHSCI 705, 770–772
With the prior approval of the Head of Department, up to 45 points may be replaced by other appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from MECHENG 711, 714, 719, 728, 742, 751, 753, 788
up to 75 points from AEROSPCE 720, 730, 740, ENGGEN 705, 769, MECHENG 701, 712, 713, 715, 718, 722, 724, 726, 735, 736, 743, 747, 752, 754, 755
up to 30 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from MECHENG 710, 719, 720, 728, 730, 751, 753, 788
up to 75 points from COMPSYS 704, 705, 723, 726, 730–732, ELECTENG 706, 733, ENGGEN 705, 769, 770, MECHENG 722, 724, 726, 735, 736, 752, 754, 755
up to 30 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Medical Devices and Technologies
New admissions into the MEngSt in Medical Devices and Technologies were suspended in 2021. Students who have a current enrolment in this specialisation should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points from ENGGEN 770, 771 or other approved 600 or 700 level courses
90 points: ENGGEN 793 Research Portfolio
Taught Masters
30 points: ENGGEN 770, 771
30 points from CHEMMAT 740, 741, CIVIL 703, ENGGEN 705, MECHENG 728, 730, 752, MEDSCI 703, PHYSICS 780, or other approved 600 or 700 level courses offered at this University
60 points: ENGGEN 791 Dissertation in Medical Devices
Polymer Engineering
New admissions into the MEngSt in Polymer Engineering were suspended in 2022. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Requirement:
Taught Masters
60 points: POLYMER 700, 704–706
15 points from CHEMMAT 720, 721, 723, 753, ENGGEN 769, MECHENG 742, 743, 751, 752, PSYCH 715, an approved 600 or 700 level course offered at this University
45 points: MECHENG 795 Research Project
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from COMPSYS 704, 705, 726, 727, SOFTENG 701, 751, 754, 755, 761, 788
up to 75 points from COMPSCI 704, 705, 711, 715, 725, 732, 734, ENVENG 702, SOFTENG 710, 711, 715, 752, 753, 762
up to 30 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points: CHEMMAT 758, 763
90 points: CHEMMAT 776 or 777 Research Portfolio
Taught Masters
30 points: CHEMMAT 758, 763
60 points from CHEM 760, CHEMMAT 724, 725, 752, 753, 755–757, 759, 760, 772, 773, 778, ENGGEN 732, 769, ENVENG 702
30 points: CHEMMAT 780 Research Project
Transportation Engineering
New admissions into the MEngSt in Transportation Engineering were suspended in 2022. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from CIVIL 764–766, 769–771, 779, 787–789, but no more than 45 points from CIVIL 779, 787–789
up to 75 points from CIVIL 758, 759, 761–763, 767, 773–775
With the prior approval of the Head of Department, up to 45 points may be replaced by other appropriate courses offered at this or another university
A student who has to complete 180 points must satisfy the requirement for one of the following specialisations:
Civil Engineering
New admissions into the MEngSt in Civil Engineering were suspended in 2022. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from CIVIL 702, 704, 717, 723–725, 740, 745, 764– 766, 769–771, 787–789, 792, 795, ENGGEN 738, but no more than 60 points from CIVIL 787–789, 795
up to 135 points from CIVIL 701, 706, 711, 713, 718–722, 726, 727, 730–734, 737, 741, 742, 744, 750, 754, 758–763, 767, 773–775, 782, 783, 791, ENGGEN 734, 737, 739, 742, 769, ENVENG 760
up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from COMPSYS 701, 704, 705, 726–729, 788, 789, ELECTENG 704, 706, 734, SOFTENG 701, 751
up to 135 points from COMPSYS 710, 711, 713–715, 721–725, 730–732, ELECTENG 722, 726, 732, 733, ENVENG 702, SOFTENG 761
up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Requirement:
Taught Masters
45 points: CIVIL 707, ENGGEN 739, ENVENG 702
90 points from CIVIL 704, 738, 765, 766, 788, 789, 795, ENGGEN 737, URBPLAN 705, 707, ARCHTECH 706, 708, CIVIL 743, 792, ENGGEN 734, 738, 740–742, 769, ENGSCI 755, PROPPRAC 702, 705, other approved 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, but no more than 45 points from CIVIL 788, 789, 795
15 points: CIVIL 781
30 points from BUSDEV 711–713, 715, 731–733, BUSMAN 701–705, 707, 708
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from COMPSYS 704, 705, 726, 727, ELECTENG 704, 706, 734, 737–741, 788, 789
up to 135 points from ELECTENG 701, 703, 721, 722, 724, 726, 731–733, 735, 736, ENVENG 702
up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points, but no more than 60 points, from ENGSCI 787–789, 795
up to 135 points from BIOMENG 771, ENGSCI 705, 706, 711, 712, 721, 740, 742, 746, 760, 761, 763, 765, 768, ENVENG 702, GEOTHERM 785
up to 60 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Environmental Engineering
New admissions into the MEngSt in Environmental Engineering were suspended in 2022. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from ENVENG 701–703, 707, 746, 747, 750, 787–789, 795, but no more than 60 points from ENVENG 787–789, 795
up to 75 points from ENVENG 705, 706, 719, 740, 744, 752
up to 45 points from appropriate ENVSCI 600 and 700 level courses, subject to approval by the Head of Department
up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Requirement:
Research Masters
at least 15 points from CHEMMAT 758, 772, 773, 778
up to 75 points from BIOSCI 741, CHEMMAT 712, 752, 756, 757, 759, 760, 763, ENGGEN 732, 769, FOODSCI 703, 706–708, 740, 750, 751, other 600 or 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Head of Department
90 points: CHEMMAT 776 or 777 Research Portfolio
Taught Masters
at least 15 points from CHEMMAT 758, 772, 773, 778
up to 135 points from BIOSCI 741, CHEMMAT 712, 752, 756, 757, 759, 760, 763, ENGGEN 732, 769, ENVENG 702, FOODSCI 703, 706–708, 740, 750, 751, other 600 or 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Head of Department
30 points: CHEMMAT 779 Research Project
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from MECHENG 711, 714, 719, 728, 742, 751, 753, 788, 789
up to 135 points from AEROSPCE 720, 730, 740, ENGGEN 705, 769, MECHENG 701, 712, 713, 715, 718, 722, 724, 726, 735, 736, 743, 747, 752, 754, 755
up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from MECHENG 710, 719, 720, 728, 730, 751, 753, 788
up to 135 points from COMPSYS 704, 705, 723, 726, 730–732, ELECTENG 706, 733, ENGGEN 705, 769, 770, MECHENG 722, 724, 726, 735, 736, 752, 754, 755
up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Polymer Engineering
New admissions into the MEngSt in Polymer Engineering were suspended in 2022. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Requirement:
Taught Masters
60 points: POLYMER 700, 704–706
75 points from CHEMMAT 720, 721, 723, 753, ENGGEN 769, MECHENG 742, 743, 751, 752, PSYCH 715; up to 45 points from approved 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University
45 points: MECHENG 795 Research Project
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from COMPSYS 704, 705, 726, 727, SOFTENG 701, 751, 754, 755, 761, 788, 789
up to 135 points from COMPSCI 704, 705, 711, 715, 725, 732, 734, ENVENG 702, SOFTENG 710, 711, 715, 752, 753, 762
up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points: CHEMMAT 758, 763
60 points from CHEM 760, CHEMMAT 724, 752, 753, 755–757, 759, 760, 772, 773, 778, ENGGEN 732, 769
90 points: CHEMMAT 776 or 777 Research Portfolio
Taught Masters
30 points: CHEMMAT 758, 763
120 points from CHEM 760, CHEMMAT 724, 725, 752, 753, 755–757, 759, 760, 772, 773, 778, ENGGEN 732, 769, ENVENG 702
30 points: CHEMMAT 780 Research Project
Transportation Engineering
New admissions into the MEngSt in Transportation Engineering were suspended in 2022. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Requirement:
Taught Masters
at least 45 points from CIVIL 764–766, 769–771, 779, 787–789, but no more than 60 points from CIVIL 779, 787–789
30 points from CIVIL 660, 661, 758, 759
up to 105 points from CIVIL 761–763, 767, 768, 773–775
With the prior approval of the Head of Department, up to 45 points may be replaced by appropriate courses offered at this or another university.