Master of Engineering
Discover the latest developments in the field of engineering and research a topic of your interest with the Master of Engineering. Complete either a thesis or a research project in engineering.
The Master of Engineering is designed to help you develop your research skills and enhance your knowledge in the field of engineering. There are two pathways: Research (includes a thesis), or Coursework (includes a research project).
We’re proud to be home to a number of internationally renowned research institutes and centres, and many of our students complete their research project in collaboration with these well-known research entities. AUT's expertise in engineering ranges from telecommunications to materials and manufacturing technologies, and from industrial optimisation to engines and vehicles.
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Minimum entry requirements
If you have New Zealand qualifications
Must have completed one of the following with a B grade average or higher, or equivalent:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)¹
- Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering¹
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology including the Course ENGE601²
1. You can study the 120-point (one-year full-time) Master of Engineering.
2. Applicants with a three-year engineering degree will be enrolled in the 180-point Master of Engineering.
Applicants must normally have completed an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6.
Applicants to the research pathway are also required to submit a Postgraduate Research Proposal (PGR1 form) before enrolling in the thesis.
If you have qualifications from another country
See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree (in a relevant professional subject)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
1. Diploma IV-Sarjana sains terapan AND / OR
2. Sarjana (SI)
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 3 years
Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
1. Bachelor’s degree from prestigious university awarded up to 2022 AND / OR
2. Bachelor’s degree awarded from 2022 with an entry qual of Year 12 AND / OR
3. Bachelor’s degree from Section 1 institute as per NOOSR
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
Minimum 4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6
Minimum scores
Accepted qualification:
Bachelor's degree
Accepted undergraduate qualification duration:
4 years
Accepted subject majors:
Engineering; AND Completion of an advanced level of calculus at least equivalent to NZQF Level 6
Minimum scores
If your country is not listed, view our general entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
If you want to further your understanding of advanced engineering topics, the Master of Engineering offers different options, depending on your previous experience and your interests in the field of engineering.
Your study options include:
- One-year and 1.5-year options based on your previous qualifications:
- One-year full-time: if you’ve completed a four-year engineering degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
- 1.5-years full-time: if you’ve completed a three-year engineering degree
- Research and coursework pathways:
- Research pathway – focuses on a research thesis
- Coursework pathway – a mix of courses and a dissertation
If you’ve completed a four-year engineering degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
You can study the 120-point Master of Engineering and complete the degree in one year full-time if you've previously completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering.
You can choose from a research pathway (only completing a thesis) and a coursework pathway (a mix of courses and a dissertation).
In this pathway, you'll focus on academic research, closely working with one of AUT's well-established research centres. An academic supervisor will be appointed to guide and direct you for the duration of the thesis.
Complete a thesis
You need to have completed a research methods course as part of your previous study to enrol directly into the thesis.
In this pathway, you can study courses that focus on advanced engineering topics and complete a dissertation, which is a smaller piece of research than the thesis in the research pathway.
Complete these courses
- ENGE817 STEM Research Methods (15 points)
- ENGE997 Dissertation (60 points)
- Plus choose three of the engineering courses listed below
If you’ve completed a three-year engineering degree
You study the 180-point Master of Engineering and complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time if you have previously completed a three-year engineering degree.
You can choose from a research pathway (which mainly focuses on completing a thesis) and a coursework pathway (where you complete more of the engineering courses plus a dissertation).
In this pathway, you'll focus on academic research, closely working with one of AUT's well-established research centres. An academic supervisor will be appointed to guide and direct you for the duration of the thesis. You also choose some advanced engineering courses.
You need to complete:
- ENGE817 STEM Research Methods (15 points)
- ENGE999 Thesis (120 points)
- Plus choose three of the engineering courses listed below
In this pathway, you can study courses that focus on advanced engineering topics and complete a dissertation, which is a smaller piece of research than the thesis in the research pathway.
Complete these courses
- ENGE817 STEM Research Methods (15 points)
- ENGE997 Dissertation (60 points)
- Plus choose seven of the engineering courses listed below
Engineering courses
Depending on your chosen pathway, you could choose either three or seven courses from those listed below.
Semester 1 courses
- ENGE800 Engineering Numerical Techniques and Statistical Analysis (15 points)
- ENGE808 Advanced Measuring Systems (15 points)
- ENGE803 Innovation Management (15 points)
Semester 2 courses
- ENGE807 Selected Topics in System Modelling (15 points)
Courses not offered in 2025
- ENEL803 Electrical Design and Protection (15 points)
- ENGE804 Advancements in Solar Energy (15 points)
- ENGE810 Specialist Readings B (15 points)
- ENGE811 Specialist Readings C – Robotic Vision (30 points)
- ENGE812 Specialist Readings D (15 points)
Semester 1 courses
- ENBU800 Structural Engineering Design (15 points)
- ENBU802 Architectural Systems (15 points)
- ENBU803 Architecture Design and Development II (15 points)
- ENBU805 Foundation Engineering (15 points)
- ENBU806 Off-Site Construction (15 points)
Semester 2 courses
- ENBU801 Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics (15 points)
- ENBU804 Building Construction II (15 points)
- ENBU807 Construction Equipment and Utilisation (15 points)
- ENBU808 Construction Technology (15 points)
Semester 1 courses
- COMP821 Information Security (15 points)
- ENEL800 Wireless Systems (15 points)
- ENSE803 Formal Specification and Design (15 points)
- ENSE807 Digital Signal Processing (15 points)
- COMP816 Advanced Internet of Things and Applications (15 points)
- ENSE808 Digital Systems Design (15 points)
- ENSE810 Embedded Software Engineering (15 points)
Courses not offered in 2025
- ENEL802 Network Engineering (15 points)
- ENEL808 Computer Vision (15 points)
- ENSE803 Formal Specification and Design (15 points)
- ENSE809 Real Time Systems (15 points)
Semester 1 courses
- ENME804 Advanced Mechanical Design (15 points)
- ENME806 Biomedical Thermofluids Modelling (15 points)
Semester 2 courses
- ENME800 Industrial Robotics: Mechanics and Planning (15 points)
- ENME803 Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis (15 points)
- ENME811 Advanced CAD/CAM Applications (30 points)
Courses not offered in 2025
- ENME807 Advanced Manufacturing Technology (15 points)
- ENME808 Advanced Operations Management (15 points)
- ENME809 Internal Combustion Engines (15 points)
Semester 1 courses
- ENEL804 Sustainable Energy Systems (15 points)
- ENEL809 Digital Control (15 points)
- ENEL810 Advanced Control (15 points)
- ENEL811 Optimal Control (15 points)
- ENEL813 Power Systems in Quality Management (15 points)
Semester 2 courses
- ENEL801 Electrical Machines and Drives (15 points)
- ENEL812 Electrical Power Systems: Integrated Analysis (15 points)
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More details about courses in this programme
Email us for more information: engpg@aut.ac.nz
Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses.
- Research and development engineer
- Systems engineer
- Biomedical engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Computer engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Telecommunication engineer
- Opportunities to become a researcher in higher education establishments
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($46,800 tuition fees + $1,192 student services levy)
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