Master of Engineering in Transportation
MET
Duration
1–4 years full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Duration
1–4 years full-time
Entry times
Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
Scholarships
Pathways
Pathways include:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Download Brochure
Overview
The Master of Engineering in Transportation was established in cooperation with Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau | University of Auckland and with support from the transport industry in Aotearoa New Zealand.
It covers three main areas, with options for specialising in one or all:
- transportation planning
- traffic engineering
- pavement engineering.
Many courses are taught in block mode and by distance, allowing practising engineers to complete their degree while remaining in full-time employment.
You must have completed one of the following:
- Bachelor of Engineering with Honours with First or Second Class Honours
- Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering with a GPA of 5 or more
- approved bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in appropriate subjects from an Aotearoa New Zealand university.
You must have completed both the academic and non-academic requirements of your prerequisite degree. This includes practical work days, work reports, a workshop training course, and a first aid certificate. The programme of study must be approved.
Any students without an appropriate transport background must take ENTR401 Fundamentals of Transport Engineering before taking other ENTR courses.
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 Engineering in Transportation or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You will need to complete an application form for the MET from Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering website.
Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
The Master of Engineering in Transportation (MET) requires a combination of coursework and research. It may be completed by either:
- ENTR680 Project, and 120 points of coursework selected from the approved courses list, or
- ENTR690 MET Thesis, and 60 points of coursework selected from the approved courses list.
Students without a previous background in transportation must also complete ENTR401 Fundamentals of Transport Engineering before starting their other courses.
For both the research project and the thesis, it is recommended that you contact a supervisor before enrolling. See Te Tari Pūhanga Metarahi, Rawa Taiao | Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering for more information about research in transportation.
Flexible study format
The delivery of this programme allows practising engineers to complete their degree while working full-time. For example, many courses are taught in block mode (two 2-day blocks at the start and middle of the course), with other requirements being completed via the web and an examination.
The MET takes 1–4 years of full-time study to complete. Part-time study options are available with approval.
You will complete one of the following pathways:
The Research Project pathway (60 points) with another 120 points of courses:
- ENTR680 Project
- ENTR611 Planning and Managing for Transport
- 60 points (four courses) chosen from 600-level Transportation Engineering courses
- up to 45 points (three courses) at 400-level or above from either UC Transportation Engineering courses or the Transportation Engineering programme at Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau | University of Auckland
The Thesis pathway (120 points) with another 60 points of courses:
- ENTR690 MET Thesis
- ENTR611 Planning and Managing for Transport
- up to 45 points (three courses) from 400-level or above from either UC Transportation Engineering courses or the Transportation Engineering programme at Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau | University of Auckland
Students without a previous background in transportation must also complete ENTR401 Fundamentals of Transport Engineering before starting their other courses.
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Transportation Engineering is also available.
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student and graduate profiles.
- 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 you can do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
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Contact us
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Engineering in Transportation.
Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Phone +64 3 369 4222
Email collegeofengineering@canterbury.ac.nz