Master of Professional Engineering (MProfEng)
Civil
A course by
University of Auckland
A postgraduate engineering programme designed to help graduates meet global professional standards and provide a pathway to Chartered Engineer status under the Washington Accord.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced professional engineering skills
Graduate with broad and deep capabilities across engineering design, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving for professional practice.
Global professional mobility
Achieve a pathway to Chartered Professional Engineer status under the Washington Accord, supporting international career aspirations.
About This Course
The Master of Professional Engineering (MProfEng) at the University of Auckland is developed in consultation with industry to build both capacity and capability in engineering graduates, enabling them to contribute effectively to employers and society. Tailored for those whose first engineering degree is not Washington Accord-accredited, the programme aims to provide the academic foundation needed for global mobility and progression toward Chartered Engineer status through provisional accreditation by Engineering New Zealand. The degree offers 180 or 240 point options, includes a substantial capstone project, and prepares graduates for doctoral study.
Course Content
- Professional Capstone course (30 points, integrated design project)
- Individual research project (30 points)
- Multi-disciplinary team projects
- Core professional engineering and design skills
- Pathways for students with three- and four-year Engineering degrees
- Programme options for different prior qualifications
Entry Requirements
Three-year Bachelor of Engineering (e.g., BE(Civil)), or four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (typically not Washington Accord-accredited)
Build towards these roles
Civil EngineerConstruction EngineerConstruction Project ManagerDesign EngineerEngineering ManagerEnvironmental EngineerGeotechnical EngineerStructural Engineer
