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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering Studies in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Taught)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering Studies in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Taught)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $48,622 NZD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    1-1.5 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

Options
Project

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 04-July-2023 2023-07-04
Fall-February 08-December-2023 2023-12-08
Winter-July 04-July-2024 2024-07-04

Overview

Master of Engineering Studies in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The Master of Engineering Studies (MEngSt) allows students with academic engineering backgrounds to expand their existing theoretical and practical skills.

 

What can you study in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Auckland?

A strong research focus is vital to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and postgraduate study in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is no exception. 

You’ll gain opportunities to tackle projects alongside world-class researchers involved in designing real-world applications, such as the Forensics, Audio and Biometrics Group, the university's internationally-recognised researchers in power electronics, and more.

Major topics may include:

  • Design and application of sophisticated medical electronics
  • Computer modelling
  • Electromagnetics
  • Forensic speech analysis
  • Green energy
  • Information technology
  • Local and international telecommunications networks
  • Power Systems
  • Radio system design
  • Signal processing
  • Wireless power charging

Programme structure

Taught:

This is available as either a 120 (1 year full-time) or 180-point (18 months full-time) programme. The option you pursue generally depends on your prior study.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$57,568

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,804
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,946
Tuition 1 person $48,622

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.20 NZD / 1 hour

in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Birth Certificate or Passport or Citizenship Certificate
  • Official academic transcript
  • Official program completion certificate
  • Mark sheets
  • Relevant course outlines
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English and the original language version
  • English language proficiency

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
-
listening
21
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

English Language Academy pathway programs

You can meet postgraduate English language requirements by successfully completing:

  • The Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP), or
  • The English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS).

The ELA grades shown below are deemed to be equivalent to the following IELTS bands for admissions purposes.

  • IELTS 7.0: A- in FCertEAP or EPPS
  • IELTS 6.5: B- in FCertEAP or EPPS

 

1-To be eligible for FCertEAP, students must: (Course length: 20 weeks)

  • Hold a conditional offer of place from a New Zealand tertiary institution that recognizes FCertEAP.
  • Meet the English Language entry requirements for FCertEAP through one of the below test results (see table).
  • IELTS Indicator can also be accepted during 2022 until further notice.

Minimum Entry Requirements:

 IELTS PTE-ATOEFL iBT
Postgraduate

Overall

Writing

Other bands

5.5

5.5

5.0

42

42

36

70

21

14

2-To be eligible for EPPS, students must: (Course length: 10 weeks)

  • Hold a conditional offer of place from the University of Auckland
  • Meet the IELTS score requirements below based on the score needed for your postgraduate program.
  • IELTS Indicator can also be accepted during 2022 until further notice.

Academic IELTS Score Required 

For Postgraduate Programmes 

7.0 with no band less 

than 6.5

6.5 with no band less 

than 6.0

EPPS IELTS Score Requirements

Overall

Writing

Other bands

6.5

6.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

5.5

PTE Academic Score Requirements

Overall

Writing

Other bands

58

58

50

50

50

42

TOEFL iBT Score Requirements

Overall

Writing

Other bands

90

24

18

80

21

16


Academic background and requirement

Taught 120 points:

You must have completed a four-year bachelor's degree in engineering at a recognized university (or similar institution), in a field similar to your intended specialization, which includes:

  • 1_ Broad coverage in your first year of the foundational science topics that underpin engineering disciplines: mathematical modeling, chemical and materials science, electrical engineering theory, mechanics, programming, and engineering design.
  • 2_ One year of postgraduate-level study
  • 3_ A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year.

You will need a GPE of 4.0 (65%-69.9%).

 

Taught 180 points:

You must have completed an undergraduate engineering degree at a recognized university (or similar institution), in a field similar to your intended specialization (Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or another similar discipline).

You will need a GPE of 4.0 (65%-69.9%).

 

Other pathways to study

If you do not meet the GPE requirement, you can still gain entry by passing 60 points toward the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering with a GPA of 4.0.

In exceptional circumstances, the university will consider you for entry if you have completed an undergraduate degree and have three years of work experience in engineering

Career opportunities

  • Computer Systems Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Instrumentation Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Systems Developer

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