Master of Engineering Practice–MEP 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MEP degree shall have:

(i) completed a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of at least B+; and

(ii) been accepted by the Head of the School of Engineering and Computer Science as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) A candidate who has the equivalent of a New Zealand BE(Hons) in a relevant subject may be exempted up to 60 points of Part 1 by the Associate Dean (Students).

2. (a) The course of study for the MEP shall consist of:

Part 1: ENGR 501, ENGR 502, ENGR 510, ENGR 511; 60 400-level points from the BE(Hons) Schedule (except ENGR 401 and 489)

Part 2: ENGR 588 or 589.

(b) Entry to Part 2 requires at least a B– average in Part 1 courses or special permission from the head of school.

3. A candidate for the MEP must complete the qualification within three years of first enrolment.

4. A candidate who has been awarded a PGCertEP or a PGDipEP shall abandon that qualification on being awarded the MEP.

6. The MEP may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.