Massey’s Master of Engineering Studies combines taught and research courses at a postgraduate level.

If you are already working, or your research experience is limited, this qualification will give you the learning you need to take your career to the next level.

Or, you can use the degree to help you gain expertise in an area outside the focus of your undergraduate qualification (or current employment).

Solve real-world problems

You will gain a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles of engineering. You’ll also be able to apply your engineering learnings to complex real-world industrial problems. Massey staff have strong relationships with industry and you can utilise these to find projects of relevance to you.

Advanced problem-solving skills

An integral part of your learning will be the experience of working in a team environment to solve problems at a variety of conceptual levels. You’ll gain the ability to learn independently and analyse industry needs. You’ll also be able to propose and validate tangible technical solutions. You’ll learn the skills to identify when your knowledge of a problem is lacking and be able to access and use the information required.

Access to broad expertise and equipment

You will have access to engineering and advanced technology-related expertise and a huge range of equipment and knowledge, such as:

• 3D printers
• world-class mechanical and electronic workshops
• state-of-the art microscopic and genomic facilities
• horticulture and agriculture expertise
• extensive farm networks
• a broad range of science, health, business and humanities-related staff.

This degree will give you the knowledge and ability to become a project leader or system designer in companies of any size.

Sought-after by employers

International trends are for employers to reward postgraduate study well, especially in larger enterprises. The skills you learn are increasingly recognised as setting you apart from other potential employees.

Earn more

A 2017 Ministry of Education publication, The post-study earnings and destinations of young domestic graduates, found that in New Zealand:

• young master’s graduates earn more than one and a half times more than the national median (five years after study)
• earnings and employment rates increase with the level of qualification completed
• five years after completion, the median earnings of young master’s graduates are 15% higher than for those with a bachelor’s degree.