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MEngPrac - Civil Engineering as a main subject

Gain specialist skills and knowledge in electronics, materials and processing and mechanical engineering with an internationally relevant Master of Engineering Practice.

The world needs competent and trained Civil Engineering professionals to address the increasing challenges in urban and rural facilities and infrastructure.


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Key information

Years: 1 - 1.5
Points: 120 or 180
Start Dates: Trimester A (March) | Trimester B (July)
Estimated Fees* (Domestic): $9,292 per year (120 points)
Estimated Fees* (International): $42,588 (120 pts)
$63,895 (180 pts)
Entry Requirements: Postgraduate International
Area of Study:
All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.

Career opportunities

  • Civil Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Transport Engineer
  • Water Engineer
  • Construction Engineer and Manager

Degree Planner

Degree planner — Master of Engineering Practice - Civil Engineering

MEngPrac

Management Papers
30 points (see footnotes)

Advanced Technical
Papers 60 points (see footnotes)

  • Papers
  • Compulsory

Prescriptions for the MEngPrac

Students completing a Master of Engineering Practice are required to take a research project and a selection of papers. To complete a MEngPrac in Civil Engineering, students must complete 180 points at 500 level, including: ENGCV506; 30 points from EXMBM511, EXMBM512, EXMBM513, EXMBM514, EXMBM521, EXMBM522, EXMBM523 EXMBM524, EXMBM532 and EXMBM533; 60 points from ENGCV512, ENGCV513, ENGEN583, ENGEV541, ENGEV542, ENGME540, ENGME585 and ENGME586; as well as 60 points from ENGEN508.

500 Level

Code Paper Title Points Occurrence / Location
ENGCV506Civil Engineering Systems Analysis30.024A (Hamilton) & 24B (Hamilton)
This paper reviews the knowledge students gained during their undergraduate degree. It covers the essentials of structures, water engineering, geotechnics, engineering mathematics, design and construction.
ENGCV512Advanced Structural Analysis and Earthquake Engineering15.024A (Hamilton)
This paper covers topics related to advanced structural analysis and design. The paper will have a specific focus on lateral and dynamic loading, specifically as applied to buildings under seismic loads. Structural dynamics will be covered considering single and multiple degrees of freedom structures under free and seismic loading....
ENGCV523Advanced Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering15.024B (Hamilton)
This paper covers advanced hydrology and hydraulics for civil engineering and modelling techniques, including methodologies of hydrological data analysis, rainfall-run off modelling, hydrologic and hydraulic flood routing, flood plain analysis and planning, and loose boundary hydraulics from river engineering perspective.
ENGCV531Advanced Geotechnical Engineering15.024B (Hamilton)
This paper provides a more advanced understanding of Geotechnical Engineering from the perspective of the mechanical behaviour of soils, stress-path testing of soils, determining soil profiles, selecting design parameters, and designing complex foundations and embedded retaining walls
ENGCV551Advanced Construction Technologies15.024B (Hamilton)
This paper provides knowledge of acquisition, management, manipulation and analysis of data and its' application for civil engineering project management. Specific applications include AR/VR technologies, 3D laser scanning, Building Information Modelling, 3D printing technology, life cycle assessment, circular economy, construction...
ENGCV581Advanced Civil Engineering Design Challenge15.024A (Hamilton)
This paper is an exercise in project based experiential learning applying the engineering design process. Students will work together in teams to design a solution to a specified yet complex open-ended civil design problem.
ENGEN508Master's Capstone Project60.024X (Hamilton)
This paper requires students to carry out a theoretical or empirical investigation in a relevant subject/engineering discipline and write a report on the findings of the investigation.
ENGEN570Engineering and the Profession15.024D (Hamilton)
The roles and responsibilities of professional engineers are examined. Topics include; project management, leadership, negotiation, ethical responsibilities, legal duties, Treaty of Waitangi, intellectual property and professional communication.
ENGEN583Special Topics in Engineering 315.024X (Hamilton)
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
ENGEN584Special Topics in Engineering 415.024X (Hamilton)
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
ENGEN585Special Topics in Engineering 515.024X (Hamilton)
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
ENGEN586Special Topics in Engineering 615.024X (Hamilton)
An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff.
ENGEN587Directed Study 130.024X (Hamilton)
Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
ENGEN588Directed Study 230.024X (Hamilton)
Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
ENGEV541Advanced Water and Wastewater Engineering15.024A (Hamilton)
This course covers advanced aspects of design and operation of unit processes in water and waste water treatment, and process modelling and simulation tools such as Sumo19 and Superpro Designer.
ENGEV542Waste Minimisation Engineering15.024A (Hamilton)
Design of processes for the handling, recycling, reuse, treatment and disposal of domestic and industrial solid wastes including treatment plant sludges, assessment and modeling of gaseous emissions, odour, particulates, and air pollution control systems.
ENGME540Finite Element Analysis15.024A (Hamilton)
Theory of finite elements analysis using variational methods. Numerical modelling for finding the stresses and displacements of bars, beams and plates, and the temperature distribution in 1D heat transfer. Matlab code development assignment for simpler problems and assignments using commercial software to solve more complicated pro...

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Work placements are a major feature of the Civil Engineering programme and you will complete 800 hours of relevant work experience during your degree.

Our Work-Integrated Learning team actively seeks and oversees your work placement, ensuring a good fit for your area of study and career goals, and supporting you throughout your work experience.

By the time you graduate you will have the credibility of paid experience to take with you as you start your career.


Contacts

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Phone: +64 7 838 4322
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