Engineering specialisations
We offer a variety of specialisations that mirror the diversity of our five Engineering departments, the ever-evolving engineering profession, and our increasingly interdisciplinary research.
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Undergraduate specialisations
Our ten Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) specialisations are accredited by Engineering New Zealand, a signatory of the Washington Accord. This makes it a recognisable engineering qualification in many countries.
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Postgraduate specialisations
We additionally offer more postgraduate specialisations to accommodate to the detailed nature of advanced study. You can also undertake a study programme that’s either taught or research-focused.
Aerospace Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Aerospace Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Aerospace Engineering
Master of Aerospace Engineering (research or taught)
Bioengineering
Master of Bioengineering (research)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Chemical and Materials Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Master of Civil Engineering (Online) (taught)
Master of Civil Engineering (research or taught)
Master of Professional Engineering (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Computer Systems Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Construction Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Master of Civil Engineering (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Construction Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
Master of Engineering Studies
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Disaster Management
Master of Disaster Management (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Earthquake Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate of Earthquake Engineering
Master of Earthquake Engineering (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Energy
Postgraduate Certificate in Energy
Postgraduate Diploma in Energy
Master of Energy (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Engineering Management/Project Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management
Master of Engineering Management (taught)
Master of Engineering Management (Online) (taught)
Master of Engineering Project Management (taught)
Master of Engineering Project Management (Online) (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Engineering Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Environmental Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Master of Civil Engineering (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Geotechnical Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Master of Civil Engineering (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Geothermal Energy Technology
Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology
*Master of Engineering (research)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Mechanical Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Mechatronics Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Medical Devices and Technologies/Biomechanics
Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering
Master of Medical Engineering (taught)
*Master of Engineering (research)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Operations Research and Analytics
Postgraduate Certificate in Operations Research and Analytics
Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research and Analytics
Master of Operations Research and Analytics (research and taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Robotics and Automation Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Robotics and Automation Engineering
Master of Robotics and Automation Engineering (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Software Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Structural Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Master of Civil Engineering (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Transportation Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Master of Civil Engineering (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Water Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering
Master of Civil Engineering (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
* This isn't offered as a PhD specialisation, but can be pursued as a research area in an associated department.