Course details

Summary

Specialise in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering. Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. Learn design techniques. Use advanced technology. Work on an industry project in your third year. Gain real-world experience. This degree is accredited nationally and internationally.

What you will learn

• Learn principles of management, communications and economics
• Develop problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Gain an awareness of the social and environmental impact of engineering
• Understand principles underlying technologies
• Develop modern design techniques
• Design and work on an industry-based project

Majors

Civil Engineering

Work in the design, construction and maintenance of the natural and physically built environment.

Electrical Engineering

Focus on the study and application of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism.

Mechanical Engineering

Design, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.

Programme structure

The degree consists of compulsory and elective courses. All courses focus on designing and implementing engineering technology to give you the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for the industry.

Year 1

Develop your skills in communication, management, mathematics, engineering science, electrical/electronic principles and basic engineering practices. You will have the opportunity to select electives depending on your major.

Year 2

Develop specialist skills for your chosen major.

Year 3

Undertake a significant industry-based development project. You'll gain real-world experience within the engineering profession.

Accredited qualification

The degree is accredited by the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) to ensure it meets national and international standards. Once you've graduated, you'll be eligible to become a graduate member of IPENZ.

Internationally, the degree is accredited to the International Engineering Alliance's Sydney Accord.

Career options

• Engineer
• Surveyor
• Draughts person
• Environmental Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Structural Engineer

Further study options

Specialise further with a one-year graduate diploma.

Entry criteria

NCEA Level 3 including:

Three subjects at Level 3 – including Physics with a minimum of 14 credits and Calculus with a minimum of 14 credits

One other subject with a minimum of 14 credits from the list of NZQA approved subjects

• 10 credits Level 2 literacy – 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing
• 10 credits Level 1 numeracy or above
• Or equivalent qualification.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no sub score less than 5.5; TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) score of 60 (with a writing score of 20); Cambridge English Test - FCE with a pass at Grade B; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PToE (Academic) score of 50; New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) - Level 4 with the Academic endorsement.