Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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 (to be confirmed for an August 2022 start)

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - General

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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 (to be confirmed for an August 2022 start)

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

GMAT

600+

Bachelor GPA

3+

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

58+

TOEFL

90+

You will need to 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. 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.

Application Deadline

01 Dec 2025

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Domestic

Starts from

10,146 NZD

International

Starts from

49,900 NZD

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12 monthsProgramme duration

49,900 NZDTuition Fee/year

01 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

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