Overview

You'll learn to carry out independent research and further develop your abilities to think critically and creatively and write effectively. Graduate with a professional qualification that will be attractive to a range of employers both in New Zealand and overseas.

Key Facts

If you have a BE(Hons) degree with First or Second Class Honours or the equivalent, and want to carry out significant research that contributes to knowledge in the field, then the Master of Engineering by thesis program from Victoria University of Wellington is the right course for you.

The technological know-how, problem solving and creativity you gain from the Master of Engineering will open up new opportunities for you in your career. You might find work in electronics, robot design or systems development. Other career options include hardware development, programming, software engineering, systems management or research.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Formal Software Engineering

Human Computer Interaction

Model-Driven Development

Design: Patterns, Frameworks and Languages

Design Patterns

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Engineering Management View 8 other Masters in Engineering Management in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours from this university

To be accepted by the head of school as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49450 NZD / year

≈ 49450 NZD / year

Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Wellington

Funding

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