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The Degree of Master of Engineering Studies (MEngSt)

The following regulations apply to students commencing study within the 2012 academic year (January 2012-December 2012). For previously published regulations, refer to the Calendar archive (Academic Quality Assurance Unit website).

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Engineering Studies

See also General Course and Examination Regulations.

1.
Degree Programmes
(a)
The degree of Master of Engineering Studies (MEngSt) is offered by the Departments of Chemical and Process Engineering, Civil and Natural Resources Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
(b)
It may be awarded endorsed in the following subjects:
i.
Civil Engineering
ii.
Construction Management
iii.
Fire Engineering
iv.
Mechanical Engineering
2.
Qualifications Required to Enrol in the Degree

A candidate shall have:

(a)
either
i.
qualified for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering with First or Second Class Honours; or
ii.
qualified for the award of the Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering with a GPA of 5 or more; or
iii.
qualified for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours in appropriate subjects; or
iv.
in exceptional circumstances, qualified for the award of an appropriate degree in New Zealand; or
v.
been admitted ad eundem statum as entitled to proceed to the Degree of Master of Engineering Studies; and
(b)
been approved as a candidate for the degree by the Dean of Engineering and Forestry.

Note: Relevance and standard of previous study is the main criteria for approval.

3.
Structure of the Degree

Each candidate must complete a programme of study that consists of courses with a total course weighting of not less than 120 points (1.0 EFTS). The courses must be selected as follows:

(a)
courses with a total course weighting of not less than 72 points (0.6 EFTS) must be selected from the courses listed in Schedule B of the Master of Engineering regulations, or from postgraduate courses offered outside the Engineering programmescourses offered; and
(b)
any remaining courses, that ensure that the total course weight is not less than 120 points (1.0 EFTS), may be selected from the list of 400-level courses offered by the Engineering programmes; and
(c)
the total course weight of courses selected from outside the Engineering programmes may not amount to more than 36 points (0.3 EFTS).

Note: In any year not all courses may be available in a given discipline.

4.
Full-time and Part-time Enrolment

A candidate may be enrolled for the Master of Engineering Studies as a full-time or part-time candidate. A full-time candidate will enrol for not less than one year and not more than two years. A part-time candidate will enrol for not less than two years and not more than five years. Part-time enrolment requires the approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry.

Notes:
1.
With the approval of the Head of Department, a full-time candidate may be employed in the University in academically relevant work for up to an average of 6 hours per week over the calendar year.
2.
Candidates are expected to be enrolled either part-time or full-time on a continuous basis. If a candidate can not be enrolled continuously due to circumstances beyond their control they must apply to the Dean of Engineering and Forestry for a suspension.
5.
MEngSt with Distinction

Candidates who obtain a GPA of 8.00 or more in their programme of study will be eligible for the award of MEngSt with Distinction.

6.
Transfer from MEngSt to ME/MEFE/MET
(a)
Subject to the approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry, a candidate for the Master of Engineering Studies may transfer to a Master of Engineering, Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering or Master of Engineering in Transportation provided the following conditions have been met:
i.
The candidate has completed a minimum of 48 points (0.4EFTS of the course requirements for the MEngSt; and
ii.
The candidate has achieved an average GPA of 5 or more in the completed courses; and
iii.
The courses completed by the candidate fulfil the coursework requirements of one of the ME specialisations given in Schedule A of the ME regulations, or the schedule to the regulation of the MEFE, or the schedule to the regulations of the MET; and
iv.
Suitable thesis supervision and research resources are available
(b)
Where the transfer of a candidate from the MEngSt to a suitable ME endorsement has been approved, the Dean of Engineering and Forestry will transfer appropriate courses from the candidate's MEngSt studies towards their ME degree.
7.
Award of PGCertEng instead of MEngSt

Should a candidate fail to complete the requirements for the Master of Engineering Studies degree, but successfully complete the requirements for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering, he or she may be awarded, upon the recommendation of the Academic Board, a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering instead.

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Schedule to the Regulations for the Degree of Master of Engineering Studies (un-endorsed)

See Regulation 3 above.

Note: Not all courses will be offered in any one year.

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Schedule to the Regulations for the Degree of Master of Engineering Studies (endorsed)

For full course information, go to www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses

Civil Engineering

Courses with a total course weighting of not less than 72 points (0.6 EFTS) shall be selected from the ENCI course list listed in Schedule B of the Master of Engineering regulations and subject to approval of the Programme Director.

With the approval of the Head of Department, students may credit up to two ENFE, ENTR or ENCM courses towards the 72 points.

Construction Management

Courses with a total course weighting of not less than 72 points (0.6 EFTS) shall be selected from the Construction Management course list listed in Schedule B of the Master of Engineering regulations and subject to approval of the Programme Director.

Note: With the approval of the Director of the Construction Management Programme, students may credit up to two courses offered in the Construction Management Programme at the University of Auckland or other approved University

Fire Engineering

Required courses:

(a)
ENFE 601 Structural Fire Engineering
(b)
ENFE 602 Fire Dynamics
(c)
ENFE 603 Fire Safety Systems
(d)
ENFE 604 Fire Design Case Study
(e)
ENFE 610 Advanced Fire Dynamics

Mechanical Engineering

Courses with a total course weighting of not less than 72 points (0.6 EFTS) shall be selected from ENME courses listed in Schedule B of the Master of Engineering Regulations.

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