The Degree of Master of Engineering – ME

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed:

either

a (i) the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University, or an equivalent degree qualification as approved by Senate or its representative, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage III or its equivalent

or

(ii) (a) the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University, or an equivalent degree qualification as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering from this University, or an equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher or its equivalent

or

(iii) (a) the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree, as approved by Senate or its representative, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or its equivalent, in 120 points in the most advanced courses

and

(b) at least three years of relevant work experience approved by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering

or

(iv) (a) the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree, as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) the Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering from this University, or an equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher or its equivalent

or

b (i) the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree as approved by Senate or its representative, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or its equivalent, in 120 points in the most advanced courses

or

(ii) (a) the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree, as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering from this University relevant to the intended specialisation in the Master of Engineering with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

Note: Whether a degree is considered relevant will depend on the courses taken in that degree and the specialisation a student intends to complete. As well as degrees in Engineering, degrees in Architecture, Planning or Science, for example, may be considered relevant to some specialisations.

2 Students must have completed courses relevant to the specialisation in which they intend to enrol, and passed any prerequisite courses prior to enrolment in this programme.

3 A student wishing to enrol in courses listed in a specialisation in the Master of Engineering Studies Schedule as part of this programme must satisfy any prerequisites specified for that specialisation.

4 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve admission of a student who has not met the above requirements, but who has attained an equivalent qualification or equivalent professional experience in the engineering profession.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a 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.

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b 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.

7 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements for one of the specialisations listed in the Master of Engineering Schedule.

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 appropriate Head of Department.

9 A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Engineering cannot continue.

10 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.

11 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The thesis is to embody the results obtained by the student in an investigation on a topic approved by the Head of Department prior to enrolment.

c The investigation is to be carried out by the student at the University under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff, provided that:

(i) laboratory work may be carried out in an approved institution outside the University for such limited period or periods as Senate or its representative may determine

(ii) field work may be carried out at such places and for such periods as Senate or its representative may determine.

d At the discretion of the Head of Department the candidate may be required to attend an oral examination.

e The thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 A student who has passed courses towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering that are available for a specialisation in this degree and is eligible to be admitted to this programme, may apply to reassign those courses to the Master of Engineering for that specialisation provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

13 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Master of Engineering Studies, Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering.

14 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

15 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

16 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2023.