Aviation

About the course

This Masters course will allow students to gain a sophisticated understanding of aerospace engineering, aviation and aerospace manufacturing in order to contribute to research in your field or develop your career prospects. Students are typically able to choose to undertake coursework only options or a minor thesis as part of the program.

What you might learn

Students can choose units of study such as aerodynamics, flight dynamics, flight control system design, including an option of undertaking placements for some courses. Training throughout the degree will help you to develop key skills to specialise in that subject area.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as airline operations planning and management, airline maintenance management and supervision, aviation safety management, materials engineer, postdoctoral research, airport planning and management, and etc. in companies including Aviation-Aerospace Australia, Siemens, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Airbus, and etc.

Living Costs in Palmerston North**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) NZ$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) NZ$ 1,089 - 1,440	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) NZ$ 702 - 928
Transportation (Daily) NZ$ 2 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) NZ$ 203 - 268

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com