Overview

The Professional Engineering programme at the University of Auckland is specifically designed to address the increasing demand for highly skilled technical experts within the New Zealand engineering sector. This advanced qualification provides a comprehensive pathway for graduates to enhance their professional capabilities while working towards international accreditation standards. By integrating academic rigour with practical industry requirements, the curriculum ensures that students are prepared to make significant contributions to both their employers and wider society.

Why Professional Engineering at the University of Auckland?

This programme is aligned with the Washington Accord, which serves as the global benchmark for accredited engineering degrees. This alignment facilitates international mobility for graduates, allowing them to pursue careers as professional engineers on a global scale. The university developed this curriculum following extensive consultation with over sixty industry leaders and fifty major organisations, ensuring the training meets the specific needs of modern engineering consultancies and infrastructure providers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: NZD 55484 per year
• National fee: NZD 12854 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum features a blend of multidisciplinary design experiences and individual investigations. A central component of the degree is a substantial professional capstone project where students collaborate in large teams to solve complex problems. Modules may include:

• Engineering Decision Making in Aotearoa
• Construction Planning & Execution
• Management Skills for Project Professionals
• Research Methods for Engineers
• Environmental Engineering for Sustainable Futures
• Infrastructure Asset Management
• Geotechnical Analysis
• Highway and Transportation Design
• Research Project

Careers with Professional Engineering

Graduates are well-positioned to enter a variety of specialised roles within the infrastructure and technology sectors. The programme provides the necessary academic foundation for those seeking to become Chartered Professional Engineers. Potential career paths and roles identified by industry partners include:

• Civil Engineer
• Construction Project Manager
• Environmental Engineer
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Engineering Manager

The university also provides dedicated career development and employability services to assist students in transitioning from postgraduate study into senior technical or management positions within the global engineering workforce.