Institutions & Courses The University of Waikato Courses
Master of Engineering
This course is available at the following The University of Waikato campuses:
Waikato
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Bay of Plenty
This research-focused degree is designed for graduates who wish to further their knowledge of the innovative research methodologies required in industry, and for professional engineers who wish to upskill in new areas related to their work. Excellence in advanced engineering design, research and development skills are core features of the degree.
The School of Engineering is committed to fostering synergistic relationships between science, engineering, industry and management; essential for turning scientific knowledge into technology. Excellence in advanced engineering design, research and development skills are core features of the degree. The School has developed a very strong research base to support its aims of providing students with in-depth knowledge, analytical skills, ideas on innovation, and techniques to translate science into technology in the real world.
The Master of Engineering is either a one year (120 point) thesis or a one year programme of study which combines two taught papers with a (90 point) research thesis. You will have the opportunity to undertake research with staff who are leaders in their field and will have the use of world-class laboratory facilities.
The thesis topic can be in a wide range of disciplines, such as software engineering, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering, electronic engineering.
