Student and alumni profiles

Find out what postgraduate study is like—read what our current and past students have to say about their experiences.

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Shaun Burnell

Having completed his Bachelor’s degree majoring in Computer Science and Psychology, Shaun Burnell chose to go further with a Master of Computer Science.
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George Wiles

George Wiles, a software developer with Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand, started studying for a Master of Artificial Intelligence in early 2021.
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Duncan Cameron

How does a Master of Innovation and Commercialisation degree lead to a Master of Engineering degree?
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Sharan Prasad

Sharan says the exciting combination of academic learning and practical experience within the Master of Engineering Practice is what motivated him to enroll.
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Benjamin Evans

A chance encounter with an introductory course on artificial intelligence (AI) led Benjamin Evans to pursue a doctoral degree in AI.
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Kaitlin Maddever

Kaitlin Maddever completed a degree in linguistics, but she sought a career in building things that people used.