This is the premier research degree. The degree normally takes 3 years of full-time study. It is the highest degree awarded by the University for research that is carried out under the supervision of staff members.

Candidates are required to make an original contribution to the field of study by empirical investigation, the formulation of theories, or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas. The research is normally written up as a thesis. The thesis is required to demonstrate methods of research and scholarship; display intellectual independence; present arguments, findings and conclusions; make a substantial contribution to knowledge in a particular field and may include published papers or those that are intended for publication.

The PhD degree is awarded after the examination of a thesis (generally takes three years full-time) of supervised research and significant parts of the work should be worthy of publication at international level. Normally there are no taught classes for this qualification.

A Bachelors with Honours or Masters degree with at least Second Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction is required. Entrance is at the discretion of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.

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Includes: Anatomy & Structural Biology; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Botany; Chemistry; Clinical Biochemistry; Cognitive Science; Community Nutrition; computer Science; ecology; Electronics; Energy Studies; Environemntal Science; Food Science; Genetics; Geography; Geology; Geophysics; Human Nutrition; Immunology; Information Science; Marine Science; Mathematics; Microbiology; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Physics; Physiology; Plant Biotechnology; Psychology; Statistics; Surveying; Toxicology; Wildlife Management; Zoology

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This one-year coursework masters designed to enhance the managerial know-how and skills of project and construction managers in the construction industry. Studies can be completed after a four year period on a part-time basis if necessary.

With a rapidly changing construction environment the need for graduates who are equipped with knowledge and skills required for managing construction projects from planning and design through to occupation and benefit realisation, has never been greater. Projects operate in a business environment within the construction industry and the need to understand business imperatives is fundamental to success.

The programme incorporates papers from the School of Engineering and the Faculty of Business, and is primarily aimed at practising construction managers who are in responsible positions and who are aspiring to more senior managerial positions.

Support for the programme has come from Fletcher Construction, Beca, Multiplex Constructions, RCP, Mainzeal, Jasmax, Coffee Projects, Rider Levett Bucknall, and Hawkins Construction.

The delivery of the programme is designed to be flexible and fit in with a working professional’s life. Block papers are intensive and delivered over a few days. An individual paper has three blocks per six months. Other papers are delivered on a weekly basis over two month period. The MCM programme requires the equivalent of one-year of full-time study. For those working it may be studied on a part-time basis, depending on suitability this can be between two and four years.

Contractors and consultants, engineers and quantity surveyors, architects and designers involved in managing projects and their organisations are some of the groups which will find this qualification a considerable enhancement for their professional development.

Master of Construction Management

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The Master of Engineering is a research qualification.

The student will be assigned to a postgraduate academic supervisor, a mentor in the development of research skills and thesis preparation. Student research will be supervised by established active researchers. By working with these mentors and in their teams, students will develop good research skills and learn to function in a research group.

The objective of the programme is to develop not only an excellent research graduate but also an individual who can integrate easily into the work environment and whom industry will actively seek.

Master of Engineering

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This research-focused degree is designed for graduates who wish to further their knowledge of the innovative research methodologies required in industry, and for professional engineers who wish to upskill in new areas related to their work. Excellence in advanced engineering design, research and development skills are core features of the degree.

The School of Engineering is committed to fostering synergistic relationships between science, engineering, industry and management; essential for turning scientific knowledge into technology. Excellence in advanced engineering design, research and development skills are core features of the degree. The School has developed a very strong research base to support its aims of providing students with in-depth knowledge, analytical skills, ideas on innovation, and techniques to translate science into technology in the real world.

The Master of Engineering is either a one year (120 point) thesis or a one year programme of study which combines two taught papers with a (90 point) research thesis. You will have the opportunity to undertake research with staff who are leaders in their field and will have the use of world-class laboratory facilities.

The thesis topic can be in a wide range of disciplines, such as software engineering, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering, electronic engineering.

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The Master of Engineering Degree is a postgraduate Degree available in the following disciplines

1. BioEngineering
2. Chemical and Materials Engineering
3. Civil Engineering
4. Computer Systems Engineering
5. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
6. Engineering Science
7. Environmental Engineering
8. Mechanical Engineering
9. Software Engineering

This is a Master's qualification for students who wish to undertake research that is presented in the form of a Thesis. Students must have completed either a Bachelor of Engineering attaining at least Second Class Honours First Division or have passed 60 points in courses above Part III of which at least 30 points must be above Part IV and have an average grade of B or higher, in either the Degree of Master of Engineering Studies, Graduate Diploma in Engineering or the Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Transportation).

Students are expected to negotiate a research topic with their supervisors and undertake relevant background reading before being admitted to the degree.

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Master of Engineering is subject to approval. Please contact Victoria-International@vuw.ac.nz

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 Majors:
Biotechnology (PN)
Chemical and Nanotechnology (PN)
Computer and Electronic Engineering (AK)
Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering (PN)
Engineering and Industrial Management (AK) (PN)
Environmental Technology and Sustainable Energy (PN)
Industrial Automation (PN)
Mechatronics (AK) (PN) (WL)
Product Development (AK) (PN)
Telecommunications and Network Engineering (PN)

Key:
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PN = Palmerston North
WL = Wellington

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 Majors:
Biotechnology (PN)
Chemical and Nanotechnology (PN)
Computer and Electronic Engineering (AK)
Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering (PN)
Engineering and Industrial Management (AK) (PN)
Environmental Technology and Sustainable Energy (PN)
Industrial Automation (PN)
Mechatronics (AK) (PN) (WL)
Product Development (AK) (PN)
Telecommunications and Network Engineering (PN)

Key:
AK = Auckland
PN = Palmerston North
WL = Wellington

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 Majors:
Biotechnology (PN)
Chemical and Nanotechnology (PN)
Computer and Electronic Engineering (AK)
Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering (PN)
Engineering and Industrial Management (AK) (PN)
Environmental Technology and Sustainable Energy (PN)
Industrial Automation (PN)
Mechatronics (AK) (PN) (WL)
Product Development (AK) (PN)
Telecommunications and Network Engineering (PN)

Key:
AK = Auckland
PN = Palmerston North
WL = Wellington

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The MEMgt is a postgraduate engineering programme to which both the Faculty of Engineering and the University of Auckland Business School contribute.

The programme is structured around a major project in engineering management, with supporting courses from each of the Faculty of Engineering and the Executive Programmes section of the University of Auckland Business School. The programme requires students to have or be able to gain access to current information in industry and to be able to interact with industry and negotiate projects. The structure of the programme may be tailored to fit individual needs within an approved programme of study.

Entry to the MEMgt is limited to 20 students per year.

MEMgt is designed to accelerate the development of engineering management expertise amongst professional engineers early in their careers and to present an advanced qualification for entry-level engineering management. To be eligible for admission, students must have completed a Bachelor of Engineering degree or an appropriate Technology, and demonstrate a competency in communication skills.

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This one-year, taught papers only qualification was introduced in response to requests for a professional engineering degree without the research component.

The programme aims to develop the analytical capabilities and knowledge base of the student, strengthen knowledge of current and potential developments in their chosen discipline and provide advanced study emphasising excellence in both practice and theory.

Students who wish to transfer from this programme to the Master of Engineering programme (AK1308 see page 30) at the end of the first semester must achieve an average of B or better for the first semester papers.

Master of Engineering Studies

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The Master of Engineering Studies is a taught Master's degree available in the following disciplines:

1. BioEngineering
2. Chemical and Materials Engineering
3. Civil and Environmental Engineering
4. Computer Systems Engineering
5. Electrical and Computer Engineering
6. Engineering Science
7. Mechanical Engineering
8. Software Engineering

Students who wish to undertake a programme of advanced study in Engineering. To be admitted, students must have either completed a Bachelor of Engineering attaining at least Second Class Honours Second Division or have passed 60 points of courses above Stage III, of which at least 15 points must be above Part IV, in the Graduate Diploma in Engineering in one semester with a Grade Point Average (gpa ) greater than 5.0.

For admission to one of the Specialisations (Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Light Metals Reduction Technology, Transportation Engineering) students should have completed the requirements for an approved Bachelor's degree at a level deemed satisfactory by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering and have at least three years' relevant work experience.

For entry to the Geotechnical Engineering specialisation a student must have passed CIVIL 324 or its equivalent.

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The MPhil degree is solely a research degree, designed to recognise an original contribution to knowledge that is normally presented as a thesis. It is intended to be the product of one year of full-time research.

The Master of Philosophy is a pre-eminent research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis. The thesis critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the field of study, and is of publishable quality. It encourages development of research skills and furthers your knowledge of techniques, as well as providing training in specialist areas.

A Bachelors with Honours or Masters degree with at least Second Class Honours (First Division) or Distinction is required. Entrance is at the discretion of the Postgraduate Studies Committee.

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The Master of Product Design Enterprise is an industry-leading postgraduate degree, providing an entrepreneurial and innovative approach that supports design-led product and service enterprise.

The programme is aimed at students with both a degree in design and some years of experience in industry. It provides high-level, high-quality input to both industry and students with a drive to develop new relevant products and services within a design-led enterprise environment.

Significant periods of learning and research are based in the industry workplace. Each course is individually tailored to the students needs.

Courses in this programme

Subjects

- Design, creativity and strategy
- Enterprise, business and marketing
- Production, operations and manufacture

Job Opportunities

This master's degree will give you an industry-leading and highly relevant qualification, with proven design, business and production experience. As such, you'll have the skills to access careers within industries that require design and design-led strategy expertise in situations such as:
- design, redesign or modification of a product or service
- design-led innovation and implementation of new technologies in products
- multi-disciplinary design team leadership
- entrepreneurial new product/service venture
- engaging in design-driven entrepreneurial venture
- design-led advocacy, strategic design implementation and education roles

English Language Requirement: Students will need to have an overall band score (Academic) of 7.0 IELTS (with no individual score less than 6.5), or recognised equivalent.

Entry requirements include - Bachelor's degree in Design (multi-disciplinary), or equivalent AND a minimum of 9 months of industry, design or business experience.

 

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Includes: Anatomy and Structural Biology; Biochemistry; Biostatistics; Biotechnology; Botany; Chemistry; Clinical Biochemistry; Clothing and Textile Sciences; Cognitive Science; Community Nutrition; Computer Science; Ecology; Electronics; Energy Studies; Environmental Science; Food Science; Genetics; Geography; Geology; Geophysics; Human Nutrition; Immunology; Information Science; Marine Science; Mathematics; Microbiology; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Physics; Physiology; Plant Biotechnology; Psychology; Statistics; Surveying; Toxicology; Wildlife Management; Zoology

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PhD research areas at the Faculty of Engineering include the following:

• Electronic Engineering
• Network Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Computer System Engineering

The PhD is examined by thesis after a period of a minimum of two years of supervised research at Victoria. However, PhD theses normally require more time than this – usually at least three years.

The PhD thesis is a major piece of original research. Word length varies according to the nature of each project, but around 60,000 to 100,000 words is typical. According to the PhD Statute, a PhD thesis ‘demonstrates the candidate’s ability to carry out independent research’ and must also be ‘a significant contribution to the knowledge or understanding of a field of study’. As well as intelligence and research aptitude, the degree requires considerable dedication and tenacity.

On completion, your thesis is assessed by three examiners, usually one from Victoria, one from another New Zealand university and one from an overseas university. For some PhDs, in particular those in science, this is followed by an oral examination.

How to Apply

International PhD students apply through the Faculty of Graduate Research

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This is a one-year programme for students wishing to upgrade their engineering knowledge. It provides a pathway for Bachelor of Engineering Technology or non-engineering degree graduates to progress to the Master of Engineering Studies and Master of Engineering qualifications.

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering

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A Postgraduate Diploma is generally a two-semester coursework qualification consisting of graduate papers at 500 level. A Postgraduate Diploma provides professional training in a specialist discipline building on knowledge in a prior degree and a pathway to research study.

Students must be graduates of a recognised bachelors degree with a B/B+ grade average. Students must also have a major in the relevant subject area with a B/B+ grade average.

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Majors:
Biotechnology (PN)
Chemical and Nanotechnology (PN)
Computer and Electronic Engineering (AK)
Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering (PN)
Engineering and Industrial Management (AK) (PN)
Environmental and Technology and Sustainable Energy (PN)
Industrial Automation (PN)
Mechatronics (AK) (PN) (WL)
Product Development (AK) (PN)
Telecommunications and Network Engineering (PN)

Key:
AK = Auckland
PN = Palmerston North
WL = Wellington

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Majors:
Biotechnology (PN)
Chemical and Nanotechnology (PN)
Computer and Electronic Engineering (AK)
Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering (PN)
Engineering and Industrial Management (AK) (PN)
Environmental and Technology and Sustainable Energy (PN)
Industrial Automation (PN)
Mechatronics (AK) (PN) (WL)
Product Development (AK) (PN)
Telecommunications and Network Engineering (PN)

Key:
AK = Auckland
PN = Palmerston North
WL = Wellington

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Majors:
Biotechnology (PN)
Chemical and Nanotechnology (PN)
Computer and Electronic Engineering (AK)
Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering (PN)
Engineering and Industrial Management (AK) (PN)
Environmental and Technology and Sustainable Energy (PN)
Industrial Automation (PN)
Mechatronics (AK) (PN) (WL)
Product Development (AK) (PN)
Telecommunications and Network Engineering (PN)

Key:
AK = Auckland
PN = Palmerston North
WL = Wellington

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Includes: Anatomy and Structual Biology; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Botany; Chemistry; Clothing and Textile Sciences; Community Nutrition; Computer Science; Ecology;  Electronics; Energy Studies; Food Science; Genetics; Geography Information Systems; Geography; Geology; Human Nutrition; Information Science; Marine Science; Mathematics; Microbiology; Neuroscience; Pharmacology; Physics; Physiology; Plant Biotechnology; Psychology; Software Engineering; Statistics; Telecommunications; Zoology

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