Postgraduate study in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

What can you study in Electrical and Electronic Engineering?

A strong research focus is vital to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and postgraduate study in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is no exception. You’ll gain opportunities to tackle projects alongside world-class researchers involved in designing real-world applications. These experts include the Forensics, Audio and Biometrics Group, our internationally recognised researchers in power electronics, and others.

Major topics may include:

Design and application of sophisticated medical electronics
Computer modelling
Electromagnetics
Forensic speech analysis
Green energy
Information technology
Local and international telecommunications networks
Power systems
Radio system design
Signal processing
Wireless power charging

Structuring your postgraduate programme in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

“My Programme Requirements” is a feature in Student Services Online that tells you what the academic requirements are for your programme.

It shows you what courses you are enrolled in, what courses you have passed and what courses you can take to complete your degree. For more information, see How to view your programme requirements.

For detailed course information and advice please refer to your programme regulations in the Curriculum Catalogue or visit one of our Student Hubs.

Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering

This is a flexible programme that can be structured around your engineering interests. Find out more.

Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering

This is a 120-point Taught programme. You will need to complete a minimum of 90-points of courses in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the list provided under the Master of Engineering Studies (excludes research projects). The remaining 30-points can also be selected from this list, or you may choose up to 30-points of other appropriate courses, as approved by the Programme Director. Find out more.

Master of Engineering Studies

The Master of Engineering Studies in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is available in 120-point and 180-point taught options. You also have the option of undertaking a 30-point Research Project. You will be eligible for the award of Honours and may be able to progress to the PhD.

Post-Study Work Rights

If you are an international student intending to apply for a student visa and later a post-study work visa, it is important to understand New Zealand's study requirements if you are an international student intending to apply for a student visa and later a post-study work visa, it is important to understand New Zealand's study requirements.

International students must be enrolled in at least 45 points (typically three courses) per semester in an on-campus mode of study to meet student visa requirements. Online courses do not meet Immigration New Zealand's on-campus study requirements.
To be eligible for a Post-Study Work Visa, master's students must complete at least 30 weeks of full-time, on-campus study in New Zealand.

For more information, visit the Immigration New Zealand website.

Help and advice

For general student enquiries, please contact a Student Hub.

If you would like further academic information, you can contact a Postgraduate Adviser.