Master of Energy MEnergy

at University of Auckland

Programme structure

 

Regardless of your chosen programme of study, you will complete two core courses (ENERGY 721 and ENERGY 722) that provide overviews of the industry’s resource economics and technology issues. You will also be expected to complete a research component that requires working on a problem relevant to industry, which may cover economy, environmental, technical, or regulatory issues.

 

Taught option

Many students complete a 120 point programme, although an 180-point option is available and recommended for candidates with less experience in the energy field. In both cases, the MEnergy research project (ENERGY 785A&B), undertaken over two consecutive semesters, is seen as a single research project with one end product: your final report submission. 

 

Research option

Approved candidates with ample research and/or work experience in the field may opt to complete a 90 point research thesis in place of the 45-point research project and three electives.

Programme requirements

 

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
Four-year engineering degree or postgraduate study in science or commerce

 

Study option
Taught
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
An undergraduate degree in engineering, science or commerce

 

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
5.0
 
Four-year engineering degree or postgraduate study in science or commerce

 

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5
 

Further programme requirements
 

You must have completed a four-year bachelors degree in engineering at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:

 

• Broad coverage in your first year of the foundational science topics that underpin engineering disciplines: mathematical modelling, chemical and materials science, electrical engineering theory, mechanics, programming, and engineering design.
• One year of postgraduate-level study
• A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year

 

Alternatively, you must have completed one year of postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree, in engineering, science or business at a recognised university (or similar institution). 

 

You will need a GPE of 5.0.

2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$9,728.40 – $10,831.20

International students
NZ$46,752

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

 

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Where could this programme take you?

 

The MEnergy prepares you for high-ranking, advisory positions worldwide, and your career path is dependent on technical skills and research concentration. Being the in the Geothermal Institute’s flagship programme means you may take advantage of our strong relationships with industry, be it in harnessing networking opportunities or gaining the wide perspectives needed to reach your career goals.

 

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