Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Civil Engineering (MCivilEng) is a taught postgraduate programme that enhances an engineer’s knowledge and skills, improving their prospects for career progression. Acquiring advanced knowledge in Civil Engineering through the Master of Civil Engineering aims to produce graduates who:

have developed advanced knowledge and skills relevant to their future careers in a research or professional environment
have developed mastery of topics relevant to design, analysis, and management of civil infrastructure systems, so that they can provide leadership in a professional context and engage effectively with future research opportunities
apply independent thinking and advanced knowledge and skills to the development and remediation of civil infrastructure systems
engage effectively and confidently in a variety of academic and professional settings
provide expertise to support high-level decision making processes
have the interpersonal skills needed to be ready for the workplace, with the attributes listed on the UC graduate profile.

The programme requires students to successfully complete courses for a total of 120 points. This typically involves taking eight 15-point courses, four per semester. However, there are options for part-time study as well as distance learning.
A total of 10 different endorsements are offered as part of the MCivilEng programme:

Construction Management
Digital Civil Engineering (open to enrolments from 2023)
Earthquake Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Renewable Energy
Smart Infrastructure (open to enrolments from 2023)
Structural Engineering
Structural Fire Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Engineering

For more information on the disciplines within the MCivilEng and the courses taken in this degree, visit the Civil Engineering postgraduate information webpage.
UC is ranked 9th in the world for Civil Engineering (Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2021), and in the top 100 universities in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2021).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Civil and Structural

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Civil Engineering (MCivilEng) is a taught postgraduate programme that enhances an engineer’s knowledge and skills, improving their prospects for career progression. Acquiring advanced knowledge in Civil Engineering through the Master of Civil Engineering aims to produce graduates who:

have developed advanced knowledge and skills relevant to their future careers in a research or professional environment
have developed mastery of topics relevant to design, analysis, and management of civil infrastructure systems, so that they can provide leadership in a professional context and engage effectively with future research opportunities
apply independent thinking and advanced knowledge and skills to the development and remediation of civil infrastructure systems
engage effectively and confidently in a variety of academic and professional settings
provide expertise to support high-level decision making processes
have the interpersonal skills needed to be ready for the workplace, with the attributes listed on the UC graduate profile.

The programme requires students to successfully complete courses for a total of 120 points. This typically involves taking eight 15-point courses, four per semester. However, there are options for part-time study as well as distance learning.
A total of 10 different endorsements are offered as part of the MCivilEng programme:

Construction Management
Digital Civil Engineering (open to enrolments from 2023)
Earthquake Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Renewable Energy
Smart Infrastructure (open to enrolments from 2023)
Structural Engineering
Structural Fire Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Engineering

For more information on the disciplines within the MCivilEng and the courses taken in this degree, visit the Civil Engineering postgraduate information webpage.
UC is ranked 9th in the world for Civil Engineering (Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2021), and in the top 100 universities in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2021).

Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

3+

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

GMAT

600+

PTE Academic

58+

TOEFL

90+

Students that have completed a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours or a Bachelor of Science with Honours in a relevant subject, or the Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering with good grades, may be admitted to the programme with approval based on the relevance of their previous studies.

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

Scholarships

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