Course details

Summary

Enhance your employability in the competitive global market with a qualification that provides advanced technical foundations and industrial perspectives in your chosen field.

Programme overview

The Master of Engineering Studies in Environmental Engineering provides graduates with an in-depth understanding of the field of environmental engineering, and a pathway into a career in this field.

A fully taught master, this programme provides students with the opportunity to further their knowledge within the field of environmental engineering. The programme consists of courses and small research projects in the areas of environmental impact assessment, waste minimization and management, and protection of air, water, and soil from pollution.

Programme structure

Option A - 120 points

at least 45 points from ENVENG 701–703, 705, 746, 747, 750, 787–789, 795, but no more than 45 points from ENVENG 787–789, 795

up to 75 points from ENVENG 706, 707, 719, 740, 744, 752

up to 30 points from appropriate ENVSCI 600 and 700 level courses, subject to approval by the Head of Department

up to 30 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department

Option B - 180 points

at least 45 points from ENVENG 701–703, 705, 746, 747, 750, 787–789, 795, but no more than 60 points from ENVENG 787–789, 795

up to 75 points from ENVENG 706, 707, 719, 740, 744, 752

up to 45 points from appropriate ENVSCI 600 and 700 level courses, subject to approval by the Head of Department

up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department

Career opportunities

A degree in Environmental Engineering will provide you with the skills to develop and communicate solutions to environmental problems by applying principles of engineering, physics, mathematics, microbiology, and chemistry. The environmental engineering profession offers diverse options for employment in consultancy and research organisations, local and national government bodies (e.g., local councils and central ministries), and international organisations (e.g., Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and United Nations). Employment options spans a broad range of disciplines catering to a wide breadth of technical and soft skills (e.g., treatment system design, impact assessment reports, policy development, public engagement and feedback) that are needed by local as well as multinational organisations. An environmental section plays a key role in all engineering consultancy firms, and a number of purely environmental engineering firms have become established, with over 30 such firms now existing in Auckland alone. Past graduates of MEngSt in Environmental Engineering have been employed in the water and wastewater industry, solid waste management sector, design consultancy organisations, environmental impact roles, local and regional councils, Ministry for the Environment, office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Greenpeace, and organisations overseas.

Further study options

• Master of Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy

Other Master of Engineering Studies subjects:

Chemical and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Science, Food Process Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Light Metals Reduction Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Medical Devices and Technologies, Plastics, Software Engineering, Transportation Engineering.

Entry criteria

Anybody with a suitable undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science or Mathematics may consider applying for this programme.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.