Architecture
A course by
University of Canterbury
A practice-focused master's degree designed for students with engineering or architecture backgrounds, enabling them to gain advanced, work-ready skills in collaborative, sustainable building design and performance.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Ilam Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year

Develop and apply advanced concepts in whole-building design, sustainable construction, and integrated building performance.

Work collaboratively with engineers, architects, contractors, and project managers to deliver high-quality building projects.

The Master of Architectural Engineering at the University of Canterbury is a unique program designed for professionals with degrees in engineering or architecture who want advanced skills in building design and performance. The program emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainable and high-performance building solutions, and digital methods for all phases of the building lifecycle. Available full-time or part-time, students can specialise in Integrated Building Design, Structural Engineering, or Building Services and Energy Engineering. Completion prepares graduates for collaborative leadership roles in the global building industry.
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree with First or Second Class Honours in a building design-related subject or equivalent

Construction
Building and Design
Engineering
Architecture

Building design professional
Contractor
Architecture
A course by
University of Canterbury
A practice-focused master's degree designed for students with engineering or architecture backgrounds, enabling them to gain advanced, work-ready skills in collaborative, sustainable building design and performance.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Ilam Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year

Develop and apply advanced concepts in whole-building design, sustainable construction, and integrated building performance.

Work collaboratively with engineers, architects, contractors, and project managers to deliver high-quality building projects.

The Master of Architectural Engineering at the University of Canterbury is a unique program designed for professionals with degrees in engineering or architecture who want advanced skills in building design and performance. The program emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration, sustainable and high-performance building solutions, and digital methods for all phases of the building lifecycle. Available full-time or part-time, students can specialise in Integrated Building Design, Structural Engineering, or Building Services and Energy Engineering. Completion prepares graduates for collaborative leadership roles in the global building industry.
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree with First or Second Class Honours in a building design-related subject or equivalent

Construction
Building and Design
Engineering
Architecture

Building design professional
Contractor
Gain specialised skills in one of: Integrated Building Design, Structural Engineering, or Building Services and Energy Engineering.
Or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject
Or a Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering with a B Grade Point Average or better
At least one year of professional practice experience is strongly advised
Specific prerequisites for endorsements in structural (Civil) or building services (Mechanical) engineering
Project manager
Technical leadership roles
Multi-disciplinary team leader
Gain specialised skills in one of: Integrated Building Design, Structural Engineering, or Building Services and Energy Engineering.
Or a postgraduate diploma in a relevant subject
Or a Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering with a B Grade Point Average or better
At least one year of professional practice experience is strongly advised
Specific prerequisites for endorsements in structural (Civil) or building services (Mechanical) engineering
Project manager
Technical leadership roles
Multi-disciplinary team leader