Master of Software Engineering – Heartland Education

At a glance

Provider

Duration

12 months

Points

180

Academic entry

A bachelor degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, physics, mathematics, business or a related discipline, plus programming knowledge or the free bridging course

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.

Next step

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A one year, 180 credit level 9 master's over three trimesters in Auckland and Christchurch. It accepts a business degree, and offers a free bridging course if your programming is not yet strong enough, which makes it one of the genuinely open routes into software. Tuition is quoted on application, and Yoobee advertises scholarships of up to NZ$10,000.

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.

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Software Engineer

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all…