Universities New Zealand University of Canterbury Courses Master of Engineering ME

Master of Engineering ME

University of Canterbury

Christchurch, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 63,000
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

This endorsed research degree is completed by coursework and a thesis. It aims to provide a research-focused learning environment in which you can develop your independent problem solving skills through supervised research. The degree may be awarded with Distinction.

Study in a number of advanced Engineering courses will provide each student with key technical knowledge to enhance and support their research activities.

The Master of Engineering degree is awarded as an endorsed degree in an area of specialisation:

Bioengineering
Chemical and Process Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Earthquake Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Transportation Engineering

Course Content
The Master of Engineering (ME) includes a thesis from your chosen endorsement of 120 points, and up to 45 points of coursework.

See Schedule C for thesis requirements and compulsory courses for each endorsement, and Schedule E for course options up to 45 points that best support your research.

Study for the degree will normally be full-time, but you can be approved for part-time enrolment. The ME is completed within 1 year or a maximum of 3 years full-time. For part-time study, the duration can vary between 3–4 years.

Entry Requirement

You must normally have completed one of the following:

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours with First or Second Class Honours
Bachelor of Science with Honours with First or Second Class Honours, in relevant subjects
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering with a GPA of 5 or more.

You must have completed both the academic and non-academic requirements of your prerequisite degree. This includes practical work days, work reports, a workshop training course, and a first aid certificate. The programme of study must be approved.

English language requirements for postgraduate qualifications

If you want to study towards a postgraduate qualification, eg a Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, or PhD you must have one of the following:

ENGLISH TEST	MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
IELTS Academic	An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT	Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.
TOEFL PBT	With a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5
CCEL EAP	Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade
CAE or CPE	Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
Pearson Test of English (Academic)	PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50
NZCEL	Level 5
FluentIQ	Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category.
LanguageCert	C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS
NZAPA	English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)

Fees & Scholarships
FEES (NZD) 2022 165pt $63,000
Career Prospect
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Cost Of Studying At University of Canterbury

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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