Study Master of Architectural Engineering at University of Canterbury in New Zealand, Faculty of Engineering

Master of Architectural Engineering

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The building industry has a growing need for design professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in their discipline and the ability to collaborate effectively with other designers, investors, contractors, and project managers, through knowledge of whole-building design and performance, integrated design of sustainable buildings, and digital methods for planning, designing, constructing, and operating buildings. This Master’s is a practice-focused degree for students with engineering or architecture backgrounds to gain professional, work-ready building design skills. There is also a part-time option available for those working in the industry and wanting to upskill. You can receive your master’s in the following endorsements: Integrated Building Design Structural Engineering (August start only) Building Services and Energy Engineering (start date to be confirmed) Study a Master of Architectural Engineering at UC? The first master’s degree of its kind in Aotearoa New Zealand where engineers and architects study together and learn from each other. Ideal for professionals working in the industry wanting to upskill or change career direction, with flexible part-time and distance learning options. UC has world-class engineering facilities including a futuristic augmented reality lab, the only high-voltage lab in Aotearoa New Zealand, and a new structural engineering lab. UC Engineering students have access to state-of-the-art labs and facilities in all engineering departments, after a $162 million investment in infrastructure, including a new Engineering Core space for students.

Majors

  • Building Services and Energy Engineering
  • Integrated Building Design
  • Structural Engineering

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$54,600.00 (US$ 32,569) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$54,600.00 (US$ 32,569) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You will need to have achieved a bachelors degree with First or Second Class Honours in a subject related to building design, or equivalent; or a postgraduate diploma in an equivalent subject.

Those with a Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering with a B Grade Point Average or better can also apply for admission to the Master of Architectural Engineering.

It is strongly advised to have at least one year of professional practice experience before applying. You will be approved entry based on the standard of your previous studies and work experience.

For the Structural Engineering endorsement (August start only), you will need to have completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (First or Second Class) in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.

For the Building Services and Energy Engineering endorsement (start date to be confirmed), you will need to have completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (First or Second Class) in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Those who do not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for entry to the Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering.

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