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Master of Aerospace Engineering

The Master of Aerospace Engineering (MAerospaceEng) gives students the opportunity to explore and complete research in designing, testing, and building aircraft and integrated systems.

Introduction

Aerospace is a growing sector in Aotearoa New Zealand, with the University of Canterbury (UC) uniquely placed in Waitaha Canterbury as the centre hub and testbed for industry.

What Will My Study Involve?

• Learn aerospace engineering through taught courses of your choice, covering everything from dynamic atmospheric conditions to autonomous vehicles to rocket design.
• Complete an original thesis with an aerospace engineering topic and stand out as a graduate in industry.
• Use UC's on-campus facilities for experiments, testing, and computations, such as the Structural Engineering Lab, Advanced Manufacturing Lab, wind tunnels, AR/VR suite, and more.
• Build valuable networks with local players in the aerospace industry.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in the Master of Aerospace Engineering, students will need to have previously completed one of the following:

• A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in appropriate subjects
• A Bachelor of Science with Honours in appropriate subjects
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Science in appropriate subjects
• A Master of Engineering Studies with a GPA of at least 5.0
• A Master of Science in appropriate subjects
• Equivalent study from other approved degrees.

If English is not the first language, students are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements.

Degree Structure

The MAerospaceEng is made up of 180 points, which includes:

• 30 points of compulsory core aerospace engineering courses
• 30 points of aerospace elective courses
• A thesis on an aerospace engineering topic of choice (120 points)

The degree will take 18 months of full-time study to complete, or part-time up to 3 years, beginning in either February or July.

Subjects and Courses

Compulsory Thesis Course

• ENAS690 MAerospaceEng Thesis

Elective Courses

Choose at least two courses from:

• ENGR601 Advanced Computational Fluid Mechanics
• ENME486 Special Topic: Aerospace Structures
• ENME488 Special Topic: Mechanics of Flight and Space Flight
• ENME603 Advanced Linear Systems Control and System Identification
• ENME604 Advanced Aerodynamics and Ground Vehicle Dynamics
• ENME660 Aerospace Propulsion

Plus choose up to two courses from:

• ASTR422 Theoretical and Observational Cosmology
• ASTR423 Stellar Structure and Evolution
• COSC428 Computer Vision
• ENCH484 Advanced Modelling and Simulation
• ENEL420 Advanced Signals
• ENEL422 Communications Engineering
• ENME406 Engineering Product Design and Analysis
• ENME407 Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
• ENME411 Advanced Mechanical Systems Design
• ENME427 Engineering Failure Analysis and Prevention
• ENME623 Advanced Instrumentation and Sensors
• ENMT482 Robotics
• GISC404 Spatial Analysis
• GISC405 Environmental and Climate Data Analytics
• GISC406 Remote Sensing for Earth Observation
• GISC412 Spatial Data Science
• PHYS413 Laser Physics and Modern Optics
• PHYS419 Atmospheric, Oceanic and Climate Dynamics
• PROD601 Design Critique and Research Methods
• PROD602 Systems Thinking for Product Design
• PROD611 Design and Manufacture

Fees

Domestic Students

• Taught 2025 tuition fee estimate: $5,073 per 60 points
• Taught 2026 tuition fee estimate: $5,377 per 60 points
• Research 2025 tuition fee estimate: $9,737 per 120 points
• Research 2026 tuition fee estimate: $10,321 per 120 points

International Students

• 2025 tuition fee estimate: $74,850 (180 points)
• 2026 tuition fee estimate: $77,850 (180 points)
• 2027 tuition fee estimate: $81,900 (180 points)

Student Services Levy (SSL)

• 2025 SSL: $9.72 per point ($1,166.40 per 120 points)
• 2026 SSL: $10.30 per point ($1,236.00 per 120 points)

Further Study

Students may choose to go onto Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies in relevant subjects, such as Astronomy, Mechanical Engineering, or Product Design.

Career Opportunities

This master's degree will give students unique practical and research skills for a range of roles within commercial, research exploration, military, or space aviation sectors, setting them on a path towards ground-breaking research and technology.