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Master's degree

Master of Aerospace Engineering

MAerospaceEng
03 November 2023

Complete original research in the design and manufacture of aviation and aerospace technologies.

START

Master of Aerospace Engineering

Degree Structure - Start In
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)

POINTS

180

DURATION

Master of Aerospace Engineering

Degree Structure - Duration
18 months full-time, up to 3 years part-time

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.

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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.

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)

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:

Master of Aerospace Engineering

Brochures

Postgraduate Prospectus 2024

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International Prospectus 2024/2025

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