Specialisations
We offer a variety of specialisations that mirror the diversity of our five departments, the ever-evolving engineering profession, and our increasingly interdisciplinary research.
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.
Postgraduate specialisations
We additionally offer more postgraduate specialisations to accomodate 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 Engineering (research)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Chemical and Materials Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Civil Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Computer Systems Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Construction Management
*Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
*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
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Energy
Master of Energy (research or taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Engineering Management/Project Management
Master of Engineering Management (taught)
Master of Engineering Project Management (taught)
Master of Engineering Project Management, Health Projects specialisation (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Engineering Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Environmental Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Food Engineering
*Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Geotechnical Engineering
*Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Geothermal Energy Technology
Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology
*Master of Engineering (research)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Light Metals Reduction Technology
Postgraduate Certificate in Light Metals Reduction Technology
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
*Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Mechanical Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Mechatronics Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Medical Devices and Technologies
*Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
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)
Polymer Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering specialising in Polymer Engineering
Master of Engineering Studies (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)
Software Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Sustainable Resource Recovery
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
Master of Engineering Studies (taught)
Transportation Engineering
Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
*Master of Engineering (research)
Master of Engineering Studies (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.