MEngPrac - Civil Engineering as a main subject
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
Papers
Papers available within Civil Engineering
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGCV506 | Civil Engineering Systems Analysis | 30.0 | 24A (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. | |||
| ENGCV512 | Advanced Structural Analysis and Earthquake Engineering | 15.0 | 24A (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.... | |||
| ENGCV523 | Advanced Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering | 15.0 | 24B (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. | |||
| ENGCV531 | Advanced Geotechnical Engineering | 15.0 | 24B (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 | |||
| ENGCV551 | Advanced Construction Technologies | 15.0 | 24B (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... | |||
| ENGCV581 | Advanced Civil Engineering Design Challenge | 15.0 | 24A (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. | |||
| ENGEN508 | Master's Capstone Project | 60.0 | 24X (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. | |||
| ENGEN570 | Engineering and the Profession | 15.0 | 24D (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. | |||
| ENGEN583 | Special Topics in Engineering 3 | 15.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | |||
| ENGEN584 | Special Topics in Engineering 4 | 15.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | |||
| ENGEN585 | Special Topics in Engineering 5 | 15.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | |||
| ENGEN586 | Special Topics in Engineering 6 | 15.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| An independent theoretical literature or experimental investigation of an engineering topic supervised by a member of staff. | |||
| ENGEN587 | Directed Study 1 | 30.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| ENGEN588 | Directed Study 2 | 30.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. | |||
| ENGEV541 | Advanced Water and Wastewater Engineering | 15.0 | 24A (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. | |||
| ENGEV542 | Waste Minimisation Engineering | 15.0 | 24A (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. | |||
| ENGME540 | Finite Element Analysis | 15.0 | 24A (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... | |||
Scholarships and prizes
Selected scholarships for Civil Engineering students.
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