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Overview
Civil Engineering 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.
A total of 10 different endorsements are offered as part of the MCivilEng programme:
- Construction Management
- Earthquake Engineering
- Renewable Energy
- Transportation Engineering
- Digital Civil Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Smart Infrastructure
- Structural Engineering
- Structural Fire Engineering
- Water Engineering
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.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Construction Management
- Earthquake Engineering
- Renewable Energy
- Transportation Engineering
- Digital Civil Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Structural Fire Engineering
- Water Engineering
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
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
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction Materials Science & Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 7 other Masters in Materials Science & Engineering in New ZealandAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- 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 by the College of Engineering Dean (Academic) based on the relevance of their previous studies.
- If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
Tuition Fee
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International
31839 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31839 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
6448 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6448 USD per year during 12 months.
- National students - 8,911 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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