Course details

Summary

Become part of a community that plays a role in improving our future - blend theory and practice to contribute to an increasingly technologically advanced, sustainable world.

Programme overview

This four-year programme, comprising a blend of theoretical and practical work, ensures that you’re career-ready upon graduation. You’ll pursue one of the nine specializations available at our country’s leading Engineering faculty.

We are known also for our passionate, active community. With dedicated support services and student networks to help you with personal or academic issues, we’ll provide you with all the resources necessary for success.

BE(Hons) in Engineering Science

Engineering Science is great for people who like math’s and computing, who want to do something with practical applications, and have flexibility both while they're studying and afterwards in the course of their careers.

The Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Science is a four-year degree with sub-specializations in Operations Research and Continuum Mechanics. Class sizes are small and students work closely with enthusiastic lecturers who are actively involved in the practice of engineering science. Classes are encouraged to develop a "team spirit" and to work together to enhance their learning. The teaching is mostly project based and practical.

Part I (first year) is common to all engineering specializations.

Part II (second year) lays the foundations of engineering science with courses in mathematical modelling, electronics, mechanics, materials, operations research, and computer programming.

Parts III and IV (years 3 and 4) are more specialized. You will be able to choose a number of courses in areas that interest you most. Using the knowledge and skills you have gained, you will also carry out your own research project based on problems relevant to industry.

Jobs related to this programme

• Analyst
• Consultant engineer
• Hardware and software developer
• Project manager
• Quantity surveyor
• Research and design engineer
• Systems engineer

Further study options

• Master of Engineering
• Master of Engineering Studies
• Master of Disaster Management
• Master of Energy
• Master of Operations Research
• Doctor of Philosophy

Entry criteria

Secondary school qualifications

You need to have one of the following:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
• General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects with at least a 'C' grade or higher. General Studies or similar general papers cannot be included.

GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA, Pearson Education Limited and CIE taken outside of New Zealand.

English language requirements:

IELTS 6.0; TOEFL (iBT) 80; TOEFL (paper-based) 550; CAE or CPE 169; PTE 50; MELAB 80.