Course overview
The ME is a research degree which normally takes 12 months and 120 points to complete full-time. It builds on prior study at undergraduate level, such as the four-year BE(Hons). If you are interested in a taught Masters programme we would recommend exploring our Master of Engineering Practice instead. Mechanical engineering uses mechanics and energy principles to design, research, develop and manufacture tools, engines, motors and other devices. At the University of Waikato we align what you learn with what industry requires. Our Mechanical Engineering programme is strongly based on project-based learning. It combines mechanical engineering, science and mathematics papers to give you a good understanding of engineering theory and practice. You will study topics such as mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, structural analysis and electricity. In your second and third years you can choose papers to focus on either a Mechatronics Stream or a Manufacturing and Energy Stream.
