Master of Civil Engineering

Program Overview

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Offered in both research and taught pathways, the program covers sub-disciplines such as construction, environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water engineering. Graduates are highly sought after in the industry, with potential career paths including civil engineer, construction engineer, and environmental engineer.

Program Outline

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Program learning outcomes:

• Graduates from the program will have advanced knowledge and be competent civil engineers able to undertake:
• Design systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations; and
• Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of civil engineering work in the solution of complex civil engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts.

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Program structure:

• The MCivilEng degree will be offered in both research and taught options.
• The research pathway will incorporate either a 120-point or a 90-point thesis option.
• Students completing the research pathway or the taught pathway (with a 30-point research project) will be eligible for the award of Honours and may be able to progress to the PhD.
• The 120-point pathway will be primarily for students who have already completed the BE(Hons) or equivalent.
• The 180-point pathway is geared toward students who have a relevant Bachelors degree.
• It can be awarded unendorsed, or endorsed in one of the following specialisations:
• Construction Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Water Engineering

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Outline

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Subjects available in this program:

• Civil Engineering
• Civil Engineering (Online)
• Coastal Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering

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Civil Engineering (Online):

• Online delivery of the Civil Engineering program.

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Coastal Engineering:

• Focuses on the design and construction of coastal structures and the management of coastal resources.

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Construction Engineering:

• Focuses on the planning, design, and construction of buildings and infrastructure.

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Environmental Engineering:

• Focuses on the application of engineering principles to protect and improve the environment.

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Geotechnical Engineering:

• Focuses on the behavior of soils and rocks and their application to civil engineering problems.

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Structural Engineering:

• Focuses on the design and analysis of structures to withstand loads and forces.

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Transportation Engineering:

• Focuses on the planning, design, and operation of transportation systems.

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Water Engineering:

• Focuses on the management of water resources and the design and construction of water infrastructure.

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Assessment

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Assessment methods:

• Exams
• Assignments
• Projects
• Presentations

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Assessment criteria:

• Understanding of key concepts
• Ability to apply knowledge to real-world problems
• Communication and presentation skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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Teaching

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Teaching methods:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory sessions
• Field trips

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Faculty:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced and internationally recognized academics and researchers.

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Careers

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Potential career paths:

• Civil engineer
• Construction engineer
• Environmental engineer
• Project manager
• Site engineer

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Job opportunities:

• There is a high demand for civil engineers in New Zealand and around the world.
• Graduates from the program are well-positioned to secure jobs in the private and public sectors.

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Other

• The program is offered both on-campus and online.
• Students admitted to the program may have research opportunities available to them.
• The program is designed to meet the needs of the civil engineering industry in New Zealand and internationally.