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Overview
The Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering at University of Canterbury is open to graduates from relevant branches of engineering and covers all aspects of fire safety in buildings and other structures, human safety and risk assessment.
Careers
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Risk Management
- Structural Fire Engineering
- Fire Dynamics
- Fire Safety Systems
- Fire Design Case Study
- Advanced Fire Dynamics
- Special Topic in Fire Engineering
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 16 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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You should apply as early as possible to give yourself maximum preparation time for visa application, fee payment, travel and accommodation arrangements.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
210 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Risk Management General Engineering & Technology Emergency & Disaster Management View 11 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in New ZealandAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students must normally have completed one of the following: Bachelor of Engineering with Honours with First or Second Class Honours, Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering with a GPA of 5 or more, Bachelor of Science with Honours in appropriate subjects.
- Students wishing to enrol in postgraduate study must have completed both the academic and non-academic requirements of the prerequisite degree. This includes practical work days, work reports, a workshop training course, and a first aid certificate.
- IF English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
Tuition Fee
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International
31701 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31701 USD per year during 16 months. -
National
10977 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10977 USD per year during 16 months.
- National Students - 15,236 NZD
- International Students - 44,000 NZD
Living costs for Christchurch
1300 - 2000 NZD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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