2012 Calendar Updates | Faculty of Engineering
The Degree of Master of Engineering Studies – MEngSt
The following regulations were approved by the Committee on University Academic Programmes (CUAP) after the 2012 Calendar was printed. These changes take effect from 1 January 2012.
The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:
either
a completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at a level deemed satisfactory by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering
or
b (i) completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
and
(ii) at the completion of one semester, passed with an average grade of B or higher 60 points in 600 and 700 level courses for the Graduate Diploma in Engineering or for the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Transportation)
or
c for admission to one of the specialisations
(i) completed the requirements for an approved Bachelors degree at a level deemed satisfactory by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering
and
(ii) have at least three years’ relevant work experience.
2 For entry to the Geotechnical Engineering specialisation a student must have passed CIVIL 324 or its equivalent.
3 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve admission of a student whose average grade is less than B, or waive any other prerequisites.
Duration and Total Points Value
4 A student enrolled for this degree 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.
5 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 160 points.
Structure and Content
6 A student enrolled for this degree must pass at least 120 points from either the General Option or one of the Specialisations listed in the Master of Engineering Studies Schedule.
7 The programme for each student requires the approval of the relevant Head of Department prior to enrolment.
Transfer from Postgraduate Certificate in Light Metals Reduction Technology
8 A student who has passed for a Postgraduate Certificate in Light Metals Reduction Technology courses that are available for the Light Metals Reduction Technology specialisation and is admitted to that specialisation for this degree, may reassign those courses to the degree provided that the Postgraduate Certificate in Light Metals Reduction Technology has not been awarded.
Transfer from Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
9 A student who has passed courses for a specialisation in a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering, and is admitted to that specialisation for the degree of Master of Engineering Studies, may reassign those courses to this degree provided that the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering has not been awarded.
Variations
10 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Honours
11 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Commencement
12 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2012. The 2011 regulations for the Degree of Master of Engineering Studies were thereby repealed.
Master of Engineering Studies (MEngSt) Schedule
General Option
Requirement:
- at least 45 points from the Course List in the Master of Engineering Studies Schedule
- up to 45 points from the following projects: CHEMMAT 787–789, CIVIL 787–789, COMPSYS 787–789, ELECTENG 787–789, ENGSCI 787–789, ENVENG 787–789, MECHENG 787–789, SOFTENG 787–789
- up to 30 points from 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, other than projects and theses, approved by all Heads of Departments concerned.
Specialisations available:
Construction Management
Requirement:
- 75 points: CIVIL 703, 704, 707, 790, 791
- up to 45 points from CIVIL 708, 709, 716, 792
- up to 30 points from CIVIL 787–789
With the prior approval of the Dean of Faculty of Engineering, up to 45 points may be taken from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university. Students who have previously passed any of the prescribed courses must substitute these courses with appropriate 600 and 700 level courses
Food Process Engineering
Research Masters
Requirement:
- 90 points: CHEMMAT 776 or 777
- 30 points from CHEMMAT 771, 772, 773
Taught Masters
Requirement:
- 60 points: CHEMMAT 774 or 775
- 30 points from CHEMMAT 771, 772, 773
- 30 points from BIOSCI 741, CHEMMAT 756, 757, 771, 772, 773, FOODSCI 703, 706–709, or other approved courses
A student enrolled for this specialisation, who has already passed courses the same as, or similar to, those required for this specialisation, must substitute alternative courses as approved by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Requirement:
- 30 points: CIVIL 751, 752
- up to 75 points from CIVIL 720–725, 754, ENGSCI 711, ENVENG 752
- at least 15 points, but not more than 30 points, from GEOLOGY 701, 705, 771, 772
With the prior approval of the Dean of Faculty of Engineering, up to 45 points may be taken from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university
Light Metals Reduction Technology
Requirement:
- 120 points from CHEMMAT 717, 718, 726, 727, 731, 789 and other approved courses
With the prior approval of the Dean of Faculty of Engineering, up to 45 points may be taken from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university
Medical Devices and Technologies
Research Masters
Requirement:
- 90 points: ENGGEN 793
- 30 points from ENGGEN 770, 771 or other approved 600 or 700 level courses
Taught Masters
Requirement:
- 60 points: ENGGEN 791
- 30 points: ENGGEN 770, 771
- 30 points from SCIENT 702–721, MEDSCI 703, PHYSICS 780, or other approved 600 or 700 level courses
A student enrolled for this specialisation who has already passed courses the same as, or similar to, those required for this specialisation, must substitute alternative courses as approved by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering
Plastics
Requirement:
- 60 points from CHEMMAT 740, 741, 742, 743, POLYMER 701, 702, 711
- 60 points from CHEMMAT 732, 788, 789
With the prior approval of the Dean of Faculty of Engineering, up to 45 points may be substituted from other appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university
Transportation
Requirement:
- at least 75 points from CIVIL 760–775, 779, including at least 30 points from CIVIL 765, 770, 771
- up to 30 points from CIVIL 660, 661, 758, 759
With the prior approval of the Dean of Faculty of Engineering, up to 45 points may be taken from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university
Yacht Engineering
Requirement:
- 75 points: MECHENG 711, 771–774
- 45 points: MECHENG 775 or 776
A student enrolled for this specialisation who has already passed courses the same as, or similar to, those required for this specialisation, must substitute alternative courses as approved by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering.
With the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Engineering, up to 45 points may be taken from appropriate courses offered at this or another university
Course List
Chemical and Materials Engineering
CHEMMAT 712, 713, 716–718, 721, 722, 724, 726, 727
Civil Engineering
CIVIL 701–704, 710–712, 714–718, 720, 723–725, 730–734, 740, 751, 752, 754, 755, 760–773, 780
Computer Systems Engineering
COMPSYS 701, 703–707, 710–715
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
ELECTENG 701–706, 709, 711–716, 720
Engineering Science
ENGSCI 701, 711, 712, 721, 740–742, 745, 753, 760–763, 765, 766, 768, 769
Environmental Engineering
ENVENG 701–704, 741, 744–746, 750–754
Mechanical Engineering
MECHENG 701, 702, 711, 714, 716, 717, 729, 741, 742, 751, 753, 771–774
Software Engineering
COMPSCI 711, 715, 725, 734, SOFTENG 701, 702, 710, 711
Source: The University of Auckland 2012 Online Calendar
Last updated on: Tuesday 1 November 2011
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