Master of Engineering

Master’s research at SERC is done through the Master of Engineering (ME) programme. The research you can do depends on your background and the focus of your thesis project. If we find there is mutual interest in a topic, SERC will find the most appropriate academic department and co-supervisor for you to work with.
The steps below outline the process of finding out more about SERC's research projects and how to apply to the Master's programme:
The first step is to read about our research and see if your areas of interest are covered by SERC's research.
- See SERC's research areas.
- Look at SERC's UC Spark research group page.
Next, find out which SERC staff are involved in your area of interest and get in contact with them to see if there is mutual interest in a research topic.
- Browse the list of SERC staff to find potential supervisors.
Then investigate the scholarships and other support that are available to help you study at SERC.
- See the SERC Scholarships and other support page
- Contact the UC Scholarships Office for more information:
Phone +64 3 369 3458; +64 3 369 3460; +64 3 369 3394
Email scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz
Location Student Service Centre, level 1, Matariki
Finally, to take the next step to apply to study at SERC:
- Follow the steps on the UC College of Engineering postgraduate study application page to apply.
- Contact SERC if you have a general inquiry about studying at SERC.
The deadlines for UC Master’s applications are 15 June (for the July intake) and 10 January (for the February intake).
More information
For further information about the UC Master's programme see these pages: