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Master of Architectural Engineering
Master of Architectural Engineering

Master of Architectural Engineering

  • ID:UC640085
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Students should have achieved a bachelor’s degree with First or Second Class Honours in a subject related to building design, or equivalent; or a postgraduate diploma in an equivalent subject.
  • Students with a Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering with a B Grade Point Average or better can also apply to the College of Engineering Dean (Academic) for admission to the Master of Architectural Engineering.
  • It is strongly advised to have at least one year of professional practice experience before applying. Students will be approved entry by the College of Engineering Dean (Academic), based on the standard of their previous studies and work experience.
  • For the Structural Engineering endorsement, students should 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 (not offered in 2020; to be confirmed for 2021 start), students should have completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (First or Second Class) in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

English requirements

  • IELTS: Academic with an average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • TOEFL iBT: Total minimum score of 90, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.
  • TOEFL PBT: With a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5
  • CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade
  • CAE or CPE: minimum score of 176 with at least 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50
  • NZCEL:  Level 5

Course Information

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.

Students can receive their master’s in the following endorsements:

  • Integrated Building Design
  • Structural Engineering
  • Building Services and Energy Engineering (not offered in 2020; to be confirmed for 2021 start)

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Students can receive their Master’s in the following endorsements:

  • Integrated Building Design

  • Structural Engineering (August start only)

  • Building Services and Energy Engineering (to be confirmed for an August 2022 start)

The MArchEng requires 120 points of coursework. Topics available may include human factors in building design, building modelling and integrated design, building environmental control, and structural assessment and retrofit.

Part I:

All students complete the following:

  • ENAE 601 Whole Building Behaviour and Performance

  • ENAE 602 Collaborative Building Design Studio

Plus the following courses for your endorsement subject:

Integrated Building Design

  • ENAE 605 Sustainable Building Design and Practice

  • ENAE 606 Building Modelling and Integrated Design

Structural Engineering

  • ENAE 603 Structural Design Practice

  • ENAE 604 Structural Assessment and Retrofit

Building Services and Energy Engineering

  • ENAE 607 Building Energy Systems Design Practice

  • ENAE 608 HVAC and Lighting Design Practice

Part II:

  • ENAE 620 Integrated Building Design Project

  • Three courses towards your endorsement from Schedule C (Group 2)

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

Pathways include:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Graduates of this Master’s will be filling a growing and competitive market need for engineers and architects, with the unique combination of technical and collaborative design skills. Building design professionals with modern design knowledge of sustainable, high-performance buildings, and digital design and construction, are especially sought by employers internationally.
  • The knowledge from this degree will make graduates well-suited for careers as contractors, project managers, building design professionals, and in positions of technical leadership and multi-disciplinary team leadership.

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Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year

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