Course details

Summary

Discover what it takes to develop, engineer and service electrical and electronic equipment. Gain a sound understanding of control engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, and microprocessor engineering.

Programme overview

Learn to keep pace with the ever-changing technology in the field of electrical and electronics engineering. The Bachelor of Applied Technology, specialising in Electrotechnology, helps you discover what it takes to develop, engineer and service electrical and electronics equipment. Learn to use materials, tools and equipment skillfully and safely.

Highlights

• A mix of theory and practical work to provide you with the knowledge to confidently apply your skills in a wide range of situations.
• Industry links: thanks to our strong ties with industry sponsor, Schneider Electric, you get to hone your skills using the latest electronics software, work-bench-simulated circuits, mechatronics/electronic workbenches and Labvolt electronic computer hardware.
• A major industry project in your final year, giving you a chance to make valuable contacts.

Qualification

Once you’ve successfully completed this programme pathway you'll receive the qualification: Bachelor of Applied Technology.

Exit qualification: If you complete the first two years of the degree, you may exit the programme with a Diploma in Applied Technology (Electrotechnology).

Career Options

• Computer engineer/technologist
• Design draftsperson
• Digital systems technologist
• Electrical engineer/technologist
• Electronics engineer/technologist
• Mechatronics engineer/technologist
• Project leader
• Technical manager

Entry criteria

For this programme, you will need the following:

• 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved). Your 42 credits must also include 20 credits at Level 3 in any two of the following domains: Physics, Mathematics with Calculus or Statistics and Modelling
• 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
• 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau
• Unitec’s Certificate in Applied Technology (Electronics or Electrical Engineering) OR similar qualification equivalent to Unitec’s certificate in Electrics or Electrical Engineering

English Language requirements:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
• NZCEL (Academic) (Level 4)
• IELTS score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
• TOEFL (pBT) Paper-based test score of 550 (essay 5 TWE)
• TOEFL (iBT) Internet-based test score of 60 (writing 18)
• FCE or FCE for schools, or CAE, or CPE with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill. OET at Grade C in all sub-tests
• Pearson Test of English (PToE) Academic with a score of 50 with no score lower than 42