Master of Engineering Studies

The MEngSt may be unendorsed, or awarded endorsed in the subjects below:

• Fire Engineering (not open to new enrolments)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Renewable Energy (February intake only)

The MEngSt is made up of 120 points:

• Students doing an endorsement will complete 75 points of courses at 600-level in their relevant endorsement listed within Schedule S to the Master of Engineering Studies, and the remaining 45 points of courses are selected from an approved list of electives.
• Students doing their degree unendorsed need to select 75 points of courses at 600-level from an approved list of electives, and the remaining 75 points from a secondary list of electives.

The MEngSt takes 1 year full-time or 5 years part-time. Study for the degree will normally be full-time, but you can be approved for part-time enrolment.

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Engineering Studies.

UC offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) qualification in a variety of engineering subjects, including Civil Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Transportation Engineering.

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.