The Degree of Master of Energy – MEnergy

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to 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 5.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage III, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(ii) the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(iii) the Degree of Bachelor of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II and the Postgraduate Diploma in Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(iv) the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(v) the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II and the Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(vi) an equivalent four year study programme from this University as approved by Senate or its representative with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 120 points in the most advanced courses, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

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

and

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

or

b (i) the qualifications as listed in 1a(i)–(vii), and not met the required Grade Point Average

and

(ii) the Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology or the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded

or

c (i) the Degree of Bachelor of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(ii) the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

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

or

d (i) one of the qualifications listed in 1c(i)–(iii), and not met the required Grade Point Average

and

(ii) the Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology or the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

2 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve admission of a student who has:

a attained extensive, practical, professional or scholarly experience in the engineering, geotechnical, or business professions deemed equivalent by Senate or its representative to the requirement in Regulation 1

and

b performed at an acceptable level in any tests of academic aptitude and/or interviews prescribed by Senate or its representative.

Note: 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.

3 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a or 1b 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.

4 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1c or 1d 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.

5 A student admitted under Regulation 2 must meet the requirements specified in Regulations 3 or 4 as approved by Senate or its representative.

6 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Energy Schedule.

7 If these requirements include courses the same as, or similar to, those already passed by a student, alternative courses must be substituted as approved by the appropriate Academic Head.

8 A student who has to complete 120 points for a Taught Masters must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 45 points of courses taken for this programme. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Energy cannot continue.

9 A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 45 points of courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Energy cannot continue.

10 A student admitted to this programme 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 student who has passed courses towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology or a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering that are available for this degree may reassign those courses to the Master of Energy provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

12 a The research project or thesis is to be carried out under the supervision of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The research project or thesis topic must be approved by the Academic Head prior to enrolment.

c The research project or thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

13 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Energy, Postgraduate Certificate in Energy or Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology.

14 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in 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 2024.