Master of Civil Engineering in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury

The Master of Civil Engineering (MCivilEng) is a taught postgraduate programme that enhances an engineer’s knowledge and skills, improving their prospects for career progression. Acquiring advanced knowledge in Civil Engineering through the Master of Civil Engineering aims to produce graduates who:have developed advanced knowledge and skills relevant to their future careers in a research or professional environmenthave developed mastery of topics relevant to design, analysis, and management of civil infrastructure systems, so that they can provide leadership in a professional context and engage effectively with future research opportunitiesapply independent thinking and advanced knowledge and skills to the development and remediation of civil infrastructure systemsengage effectively and confidently in a variety of academic and professional settingsprovide expertise to support high-level decision making processeshave the interpersonal skills needed to be ready for the workplace, with the attributes listed on the UC graduate profile.Because of the flexible structure of the Master of Civil Engineering, students can tailor their degree towards a research or professional career in industry. Graduates will have general or specialist knowledge in civil engineering, which can be applied to structural, geotechnical, transport, construction, water, andor fire engineering divisions.Engaging biculturalism is also a strong component of the MCivilEng, which will give graduates a cultural understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand and skills in engaging mana whenua and iwi in building projects, making them ideal for future project management work in the industry.