PG Dip in Engineering specialisation in Engineering Science

A specialisation is a focused collection of courses within a programme that allows you to gain deep, targeted knowledge in a specific sub-field. Normally these courses make up more than 50 percent of a qualification, some of which lead to registration within a certain field. They may be interdisciplinary, professionally oriented, or designed to meet accreditation requirements. Specialisations often restrict elective choice in favour of a clearly defined study plan.

Completed specialisations will appear on your academic transcript.

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Engineering Science underpins all modern engineering practice, focusing on the development and use of computer models to understand, plan and control our world. This specialisation prompts students to answer complex questions using the power of computers, mathematics, and technology. This creates versatile thinkers who are in high demand in many industries today.

With an emphasis on project work, Engineering Science prompts questions relevant to the real world, such as:
- How can you emphasise environmental sustainability while ensuring profit?
- How can a sail be designed to work in low-wind conditions?
- How much should airline tickets be worth to maximise revenue per flight?
- How much damage is inflicted on a car in the event of a crash?
- How can metals be cut in an efficient way?
- What’s the optimal delivery route for a local supermarket?
- What happens to an athlete's muscles when they are injured?

Beyond an engaged roster of academic staff and a tight-knit student cohort, the Department of Engineering Science and Biomedical Engineering also boasts collaborations with many of the University’s world-renowned experts within the Geothermal Institute, Auckland - Bioengineering Institute, the Operations Research and Computational Analytics group, and more. The University of Auckland is additionally the only tertiary institute in New Zealand to offer Engineering Science as an undergraduate specialisation, making our graduates uniquely qualified to take on the challenges in our local industry.

PGDipEng - Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering

The Department of Engineering Science and Biomedical Engineering has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its research activities, with strong collaborative ties to the Geothermal Institute and the Auckland Bioengineering Institute.
The nature of this specialisation means that you’ll likely explore applications within major methodological areas, including Operations Research and Computational Mechanics. You’ll be equipped with problem-solving, modelling, analytical and computing skills that are relevant to many global industries.

Some research areas include:
- Network design and simulation
- Vehicle routing for uncertain weather
- Integer programming and applications
- Treatment planning
- Fluid flow in geothermal reservoirs
- Wind-flow modelling for the design of wind farms
- Petroleum reservoir engineering, such as well testing and reservoir simulation and characterisation

Our graduates are found in many of New Zealand’s leading companies, including Air New Zealand, Navman and Meridian Energy, as well as government organisations such as NIWA and Transpower, and consultancy firms like Beca and Maunsell. Many graduates also find fulfilling careers overseas. Engineering Science opens up opportunities within fields that require the modelling of optimal production processes, advanced programming skills, and logical thinking. So you may potentially see yourself in management or software design roles in the engineering, industrial, medical, service or business sector.

Please note that all entry requirements for your chosen programme still apply.
You may qualify for postgraduate study in Engineering Science if you have a suitable undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science or Mathematics.

Complete 120 points comprising:

At least 90 points from Courses from the Master of Engineering Studies specialisation in Engineering Science, and
0 to 30 points from Other Courses

Courses from the Master of Engineering Studies specialisation in Engineering Science

Complete at least 90 points from the following:

No credit will be given for ENGSCI 787, ENGSCI 788, ENGSCI 788A, ENGSCI 788B, ENGSCI 789, ENGSCI 795, ENGSCI 795A, or ENGSCI 795B.

ENGS-T2MEngSt - Master of Engineering Studies specialisation in Engineering Science - Taught 120 (120 points)

ENGS-T3MEngSt - Master of Engineering Studies specialisation in Engineering Science - Taught 180 (180 points)

Other Courses

Select between 0 and 30 credits from University of Auckland at levels 600 to 700.

Selected courses must be approved by the Programme Director or nominee.

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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