Postgraduate study in Software Engineering

A strong research focus is vital to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and postgraduate study in Software Engineering is no exception. We boast expertise such as the Human Aspects in Software Engineering Lab (HASEL) and the Parallel Computing research group, giving you opportunities to tackle projects alongside world-class researchers using purpose-built facilities, with real-world applications.

Postgraduate study in Software Engineering is as broad as the field itself, so your focus may range from fundamental research that advances our understanding of the discipline, to applied knowledge, which can mean utilising the right principles in a number of domains. Major topics may include:

• Adaptive and multi-device user interfaces
• Coping with semi-structured data
• Domain-specific languages
• Information transformation
• Performance engineering
• Signal processing
• Software architecture
• Software measurement
• System evolution
• Technology transfer

“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.

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 fully taught programme. You will need to complete a minimum of 90-points of courses in Software Engineering from the electives listed under the Master of Engineering Studies below (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 Software Engineering is available in 120-points and 180-points taught options. You also have the option of undertaking a 30-point Research Project and 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.

• 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
   

For general student enquiries, please contact a Student Hub.

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