Master of Architectural Engineering
Other Engineering
A course by
University of Canterbury
A practice-focused master's degree for those with engineering or architecture backgrounds, equipping graduates with advanced professional, collaborative, and technical building design skills.
NZ$13,110
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Collaborate across building design disciplines
Develop the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams with engineers, architects, and industry professionals on advanced building projects.
Apply advanced building design knowledge
Demonstrate technical proficiency in whole-building design, environmental control, sustainable building practices, and digital planning and modelling.
About This Course
The Master of Architectural Engineering is a practice-based postgraduate programme designed for graduates with backgrounds in engineering or architecture. The degree prepares students to meet advanced knowledge and skills needs in the building and construction sector, with options for endorsements in Integrated Building Design, Structural Engineering, or Building Services and Energy Engineering. Courses span collaborative and whole-building design, sustainable practices, digital planning tools, and advanced technical challenges. The programme caters to both full-time students and working professionals via blended delivery. Graduates are well-placed for building design, project management, and technical leadership roles within the sector.
Course Content
- Whole building behaviour and performance
- Collaborative building design studio
- Endorsement-specific courses in Integrated Building Design, Structural Engineering, or Building Services and Energy Engineering
- Sustainable building design and practice
- Building modelling and integrated design
- Structural design practice
- Structural assessment and retrofit
- Building energy systems design
- HVAC design practice
- Integrated building design project
- Advanced technical courses and electives (Schedule C Group 2)
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Building Design ProfessionalProject ManagerContractorTechnical LeaderMultidisciplinary Team LeaderStructural EngineerBuilding Services EngineerSustainability Consultant
