Regulations - Engineering
The Degree of Master of Civil Engineering – MCivilEng
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, a student must have completed the requirements for:
either
a (i) the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage III, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative
or
(ii) (a) the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative
and
(b) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering in a relevant subject or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in a relevant subject or Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded
or
(iii) (a) a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative
and
(b) at least three years of relevant professional experience approved by the Programme Director
or
(iv) (a) a relevant Bachelors degree as approved by Senate or its representative
and
(b) a relevant Postgraduate Diploma from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative
or
b (i) a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative
or
(ii) (a) a relevant Bachelors degree from this University as approved by Senate or its representative
and
(b) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering in a relevant subject or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in a relevant subject or Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.
2 Students must have completed courses relevant to their intended study, passed any prerequisite courses prior to enrolment in this programme, and satisfied any prerequisites specified in the Master of Civil Engineering Schedule for their intended study.
3 A student who has not completed all the requirements of the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University but who has:
a passed 465 points towards that degree
and
b passed at least 105 points above Stage III towards that degree with a Grade Point average of 4.0 or higher
and
c satisfied the requirements in Regulation 2
may, with the approval of the Programme Director or nominee, be admitted to this degree. The requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) must be completed within 12 months of initial enrolment for the Degree of Master of Civil Engineering. Should these requirements not be completed within this period, enrolment in any further courses required for the Degree of Master of Civil Engineering will not be permitted. The Degree of Master of Civil Engineering will not be awarded until the requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) have been completed.
4 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve the admission of a student who has extensive, relevant, practical, professional or scholarly experience deemed equivalent to the requirements in Regulation 1b.
Notes:
(i) Whether a degree or subject is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed. Degrees or subjects in applied science, engineering or technology may be considered relevant.
(ii) 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.
Duration and Total Points Value
5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a or 3 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.
6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b or 4 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
7 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Civil Engineering Schedule, which may include the requirements for one of the specialisations listed.
8 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.
9 A student who has to complete 180 points for this degree must achieve a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher in their first 60 points of taught courses taken for this programme. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Civil Engineering cannot continue.
10 A student who has to complete 180 points for this degree must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in their first 60 points of taught courses taken for this programme to enrol in a thesis for this degree.
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.
Reassignment
12 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering, providing this degree has not been awarded.
Research Project / Thesis
13 a The research project or thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.
b The topic of the research project or thesis must be approved by the Academic Head or nominee prior to enrolment.
c The research project or thesis 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
14 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering that are available in this degree may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.
Transfer from Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
15 A student who has passed courses towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering that are available in this degree may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.
Distinction / Honours / Merit
16 This degree may be awarded with either Honours, Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Variations
17 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Amendment
18 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.
A student who has to complete 120 points must satisfy the requirement for one of the following
Requirement:
Research Masters
Prerequisite: A Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher over 60 points from the most recently passed 700 level courses
30 points: ENGGEN 730, ENVENG 702
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 702, 704, 707, 710, 715, 717, 724, 725, 738, 740, 745, 746, 764–766, 769–771, 787–789, ENGGEN 737, 738, 739 ENVENG 701, 703, 707, 746, 747, 750, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
15 points: ENGGEN 730
at least 30 points from CIVIL 700, 701, 706, 711, 713, 714, 718–722, 727, 728, 730–734, 737, 741–744, 750, 754, 761–763, 767, 773–775, 782, ENGGEN 734, 735, 742, 743, ENVENG 705, 706, 740, 744, 752, STRCTENG 710, 711
up to 30 points from other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Programme Director
Specialisations available:
Requirement:
Research Masters
Prerequisite: A Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher over 60 points from the most recently passed 700 level courses
15 points: ENVENG 702
15 points from CIVIL 732, 733, 737, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
15 points: ENGGEN 730
at least 30 points from CIVIL 732, 733, 737
up to 30 points from ENVMGT 748, GEOG 746, other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
30 points: CIVIL 788 Research Project
Requirement:
Research Masters
Prerequisite: A Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher over 60 points from the most recently passed 700 level courses
15 points: ENVENG 702
15 points from CIVIL 704, 707, 738, 743, ENGGEN 739, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 704, 707, 738, 787–789, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
15 points: ENGGEN 730
at least 30 points from CIVIL 743, 781, ENGGEN 734, 737, 739
up to 30 points from other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:
Research Masters
Prerequisite: A Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher over 60 points from the most recently passed 700 level courses
15 points: ENVENG 702
15 points from ENVENG 701, 705, 707, 740, 744, 746, 747, 752, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 787–789, ENVENG 701, 707, 746, 747, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
15 points: ENGGEN 730
at least 30 points from ENVENG 705, 740, 744, 752
up to 30 points from other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:
Research Masters
Prerequisite: A Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher over 60 points from the most recently passed 700 level courses
15 points: ENVENG 702
15 points from CIVIL 700, 702, 720–722, 724, 725, 728, 741, 754, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 702, 724, 725, 787–789, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
15 points: ENGGEN 730
at least 30 points from CIVIL 700, 720–722, 728, 741, 754
up to 30 points from EARTHSCI 770–771, other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:
Research Masters
Prerequisite: A Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher over 60 points from the most recently passed 700 level courses
15 points: ENVENG 702
15 points from CIVIL 710, 711, 713–715, 717–721, 727, 742, 744–746, 750, STRCTENG 710, 711, 760, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 710, 715, 717, 745, 746, 787–789, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
15 points: ENGGEN 730
at least 30 points from CIVIL 711, 713, 714, 718–721, 727, 742, 744, 750, STRCTENG 710, 711, 760
up to 30 points from other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:
Research Masters
Prerequisite: A Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher over 60 points from the most recently passed 700 level courses
15 points: ENVENG 702
15 points from CIVIL 761–767, 769–771, 773–775, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 764–766, 769–771, 787–789, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
15 points: ENGGEN 730
at least 30 points from CIVIL 761–763, 767, 773–775
up to 30 points from other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:
Research Masters
Prerequisite: A Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher over 60 points from the most recently passed 700 level courses
15 points: ENVENG 702
15 points from CIVIL 706, 731–734, 737, 782, ENVENG 701, 740, 746, other 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 787–789, ENVENG 701, 746, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
15 points: ENGGEN 730
at least 30 points from CIVIL 706, 731–734, 737, 782, ENVENG 740
up to 30 points from other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
A student who has to complete 180 points must satisfy the requirement for one of the following
Requirement:
Research Masters
60 points: ENGGEN 730, 742, 769, ENVENG 702
30 points from CIVIL 700–702, 704, 706, 707, 710, 711, 713–715, 717–722, 724, 725, 727, 728, 730–734, 737, 738, 740–746, 750, 754, 761–767, 769–771, 773–775, 782, ENGGEN 734, 735, 737–739, 743, ENVENG 701, 703, 705–707, 740, 744, 746, 747, 750, 752, STRCTENG 710, 711
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
60 points: ENGGEN 730, 742, 769, ENVENG 702
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 702, 704, 707, 710, 715, 717, 724, 725, 738, 740, 745, 746, 764–766, 769–771, 787–789, ENGGEN 737, 738, 739, ENVENG 701, 703, 707, 746, 747, 750, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
45 points: ENGGEN 730, 742, 769
at least 60 points from CIVIL 700, 701, 706, 711, 713, 714, 718–722, 727, 728, 730–734, 737, 741–744, 750, 754, 761–763, 767, 773–775, 782, ENGGEN 734, 735, 743, ENVENG 705, 706, 740, 744, 752, STRCTENG 710, 711
up to 30 points from other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Programme Director
Specialisations available:
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
60 points from CIVIL 732, 733, 737, ENVMGT 748, GEOG 746, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
30 points from CIVIL 732, 733, 737, ENVMGT 748, GEOG 746, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
45 points: ENGGEN 730, 742, 769
45 points: CIVIL 732, 733, 737
45 points from ENVMGT 748, GEOG 746, other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
30 points: CIVIL 788 Research Project
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
60 points from CIVIL 704, 707, 738, 743, 781, ENGGEN 739, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
30 points from CIVIL 704, 707, 738, 743, 781, ENGGEN 739, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 704, 707, 738, 787–789, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
45 points: ENGGEN 730, 742, 769
at least 45 points from CIVIL 743, 781, ENGGEN 734, 737, 739
up to 45 points from other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
60 points from ENVENG 701, 705, 707, 740, 744, 746, 747, 752, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
30 points from ENVENG 701, 705, 707, 740, 744, 746, 747, 752, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 787–789, ENVENG 701, 707, 746, 747, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
45 points: ENGGEN 730, 742, 769
at least 45 points from ENVENG 705, 740, 744, 752
up to 45 points from other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
60 points from CIVIL 700, 702, 720–722, 724, 725, 728, 741, 754, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
30 points from CIVIL 700, 702, 720–722, 724, 725, 728, 741, 754, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 702, 724, 725, 787–789, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
45 points: ENGGEN 730, 742, 769
at least 45 points from CIVIL 700, 720–722, 728, 741, 754
up to 45 points from EARTHSCI 770–771, other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
60 points from CIVIL 710, 711, 713–715, 717–721, 727, 742, 744–746, 750, STRCTENG 710, 711, 760, other 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
30 points from CIVIL 710, 711, 713–715, 717–721, 727, 742, 744–746, 750, STRCTENG 710, 711, 760, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 710, 715, 717, 745, 746, 787–789, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
45 points: ENGGEN 730, 742, 769
at least 45 points from CIVIL 711, 713, 714, 718–721, 727, 742, 744, 750, STRCTENG 710, 711, 760
up to 45 points from other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
60 points from CIVIL 761–767, 769–771, 773–775, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
30 points from CIVIL 761–767, 769–771, 773–775, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 764–766, 769–771, 787–789, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
45 points: ENGGEN 730, 742, 769
at least 45 points from CIVIL 761–763, 767, 773–775
up to 45 points from other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
60 points from CIVIL 706, 731–734, 737, 782, ENVENG 701, 740, 746, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
90 points: CIVIL 793 or 794 Thesis
or
30 points: ENGGEN 769, ENVENG 702
30 points from CIVIL 706, 731–734, 737, 782, ENVENG 701, 740, 746, other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director
120 points: CIVIL 796 Thesis
Taught Masters
15 points: ENVENG 702
at least 30 points from CIVIL 787–789, ENVENG 701, 746, but not more than 45 points from CIVIL 787–789
45 points: ENGGEN 730, 742, 769
at least 45 points from CIVIL 706, 731–734, 737, 782, ENVENG 740
up to 45 points from other courses listed in this MCivilEng Schedule (excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses), other relevant 600 and 700 level courses offered in the Faculty of Engineering approved by the Programme Director