Master of Engineering

Summary

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.

There are two pathways:

Research (includes a thesis)
Coursework (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.

Research pathway

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 paper may be able to enrol directly into the thesis.

You need to complete:

ENGE999 Thesis (120 points)

Coursework pathway

You need to complete:

ENGE802 Engineering Research Methodology (15 points)
ENGE997 Research Project (60 points)
And 45 points from the engineering papers

180-point Master of Engineering

Applicants with a three-year engineering degree will be enrolled in the 180-point Master of Engineering.

Research pathway

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:

ENGE802 Engineering Research Methodology (15 points)
ENGE999 Thesis (120 points)
And 45 points from the engineering papers

Coursework pathway

You need to complete:

ENGE802 Engineering Research Methodology (15 points)
ENGE997 Research Project (60 points)
And 105 points from the engineering papers

Engineering papers

• General engineering papers
• Architectural Engineering and Construction Engineering papers
• Computer Engineering/Biomedical Technology papers
• Manufacturing/ Materials Technologies/ Mechanical papers
• Power/Energy System Engineering papers
• Telecommunications Engineering papers

Career opportunities

• Engineering and general management
• Industrial research roles across a variety of sectors
• Opportunities to become a researcher in higher education establishments