Overview

Acquiring advanced knowledge in Civil Engineering through the Civil Engineering course from University of Canterbury 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.

Careers

Because of the flexible structure of the Master of Civil Engineering, students can tailor their degree towards a research or professional career in industry. Graduates will have general or specialist knowledge in civil engineering, which can be applied to structural, geotechnical, transport, construction, water, and/or fire engineering divisions.

Engaging biculturalism is also a strong component of the MCivilEng, which will give graduates a cultural understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand and skills in engaging mana whenua and iwi in building projects, making them ideal for future project management work in the industry.