Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Practice

The 180-point Master of Engineering Practice is a one-year (three trimester) programme that helps you build a strong technical foundation.

It’s the perfect choice if you want to specialise in a particular area of engineering. You’ll have the chance to develop niche knowledge that will open doors to specialist and senior roles.

If you’re an international student, the MEP will get you up to speed with engineering practice in New Zealand and make you a strong candidate for jobs here.

The programme combines taught courses and an industry placement, giving you the chance to apply your learning in a real-life context.

Past industry placements have included companies like:

• Google
• Xero
• Datacom
• Wētā FX
• Microsoft
• IBM
• Trade Me
• Fisher & Paykel
• 2degrees.

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you need:

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, with at least a B+ grade average

To be accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0

TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing

Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50)

Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purpose (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5

Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169

New Zealand Certificates in English Language (NZCEL): Level 5 (Academic)

NZAPA: English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)