Master of Civil Engineering

At a glance

Provider

University of Canterbury

Duration

12 months

Points

120

Tuition

NZ$51,900 for 120 points, 2026. Excludes the Student Services Levy and insurance.

IELTS

6.5 overall, no band below 6.0

Academic entry

BE(Hons) at first or second class, PGCertEng with a GPA of 5 or above, or BSc(Hons) in an appropriate subject

Intakes

February, July

Official programme page

Fees and entry requirements published by the institution. See the source page Checked 18 August 2026. Providers revise these every year, so confirm the current figure before you commit to anything.

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A 120 point master's in civil engineering. Entry is at honours level: a three year bachelor degree without honours does not meet it, though Canterbury runs a one semester Pre-Master's programme for applicants who fall short.

Where this leads

These Green List occupations are relevant to this programme, and each carries a defined pathway to residence. Relevant is not the same as qualifying: several engineering roles ask for an accredited undergraduate engineering degree or an Engineering New Zealand letter, which a master's does not supply. Read the requirement on the role itself.

Tier 1, Straight to Residence 233211

Where this leads

Civil Engineer

Structural Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer