Master of Aerospace Engineering
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- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
180
Overview
Master of Aerospace Engineering
Introduction
The Master of Aerospace Engineering (MAerospaceEng) gives you the opportunity to explore and complete research in designing, testing, and building aircraft and integrated systems.
Aerospace is a growing sector in Aotearoa New Zealand, with UC uniquely placed in Waitaha Canterbury as the centre hub and testbed for industry.
Master of Aerospace Engineering
What will my study involve?
- Learn aerospace engineering through taught courses of your choice, covering everything from dynamic atmospheric conditions to autonomous vehicles to rocket design.
- Complete an original thesis with an aerospace engineering topic and stand out as a graduate in industry.
- Use UC's on-campus facilities for experiments, testing, and computations eg, our Structural Engineering Lab, Advanced Manufacturing Lab, wind tunnels, AR/VR suite, and more.
- Industry connections through project work and visiting experts including Air New Zealand, Rocket Lab, Dawn Aerospace, and Kea Aerospace.
Master of Aerospace Engineering
Entry requirements
To enrol in the Master of Aerospace Engineering, you will need to previously completed one of the following:
- a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in appropriate subjects
- a Bachelor of Science with Honours in appropriate subjects
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Science in appropriate subjects
- a Master of Engineering Studies with a GPA of at least 5.0
- a Master of Science in appropriate subjects
- equivalent study from other approved degrees.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Aerospace Engineering or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Master of Aerospace Engineering
How do I plan my degree?
The MAerospaceEng is made up of 180 points, which includes 30 points of compulsory core aerospace engineering courses, 30 points of aerospace elective courses, and a thesis on an aerospace engineering topic of your choice (120 points). The elective courses you choose will support your thesis research.
Beginning in either February or July, the degree will take 18 months of full-time study to complete, or part-time up to 3 years.
For the full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Aerospace Engineering.
Master of Aerospace Engineering
Subjects and courses
Compulsory thesis course
Elective courses
Choose at least two courses from:
- ENGR601 Advanced Computational Fluid Mechanics
- ENME486 Special Topic: Aerospace Structures
- ENME488 Special Topic: Mechanics of Flight and Space Flight
- ENME603 Advanced Linear Systems Control and System Identification
- ENME604 Advanced Aerodynamics and Ground Vehicle Dynamics
- ENME660 Aerospace Propulsion
Plus choose up to two courses from:
- ASTR422 Theoretical and Observational Cosmology
- ASTR423 Stellar Structure and Evolution
- COSC428 Computer Vision
- ENCH484 Advanced Modelling and Simulation
- ENEL420 Advanced Signals
- ENEL422 Communications Engineering
- ENME406 Engineering Product Design and Analysis
- ENME407 Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
- ENME411 Advanced Mechanical Systems Design
- ENME427 Engineering Failure Analysis and Prevention
- ENME623 Advanced Instrumentation and Sensors
- ENMT482 Robotics
- GISC404 Spatial Analysis
- GISC405 Environmental and Climate Data Analytics
- GISC406 Remote Sensing for Earth Observation
- GISC412 Spatial Data Science
- PHYS413 Laser Physics and Modern Optics
- PHYS419 Atmospheric, Oceanic and Climate Dynamics
- PROD601 Design Critique and Research Methods
- PROD602 Systems Thinking for Product Design
- PROD611 Design and Manufacture
You may select other approved 400-600 level courses than the above, if deemed necessary to support your thesis work.
Domestic students
Taught
2024 tuition fee estimate: $4,786 per 60 points
2025 tuition fee estimate: $5,073 per 60 points
Research
2024 tuition fee estimate: $9,186 per 120 points
2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,737 per 120 points
International students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $72,000 (180 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $74,850 (180 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $77,850 (180 points)
Master of Aerospace Engineering
Further study
You may choose to go onto Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies in relevant subjects, such as Astronomy, Mechanical Engineering, or Product Design.
Master of Aerospace Engineering
Career opportunities
This master's degree will give you unique practical and research skills for a range of roles within commercial, research exploration, military, or space aviation sectors, setting you on a path towards ground-breaking research and technology.
Career pathways could include:
- atmospheric and remote systems integration
- manufacturing engineering
- flight safety and maintenance inspection
- Research and Development (R&D).
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
