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 Mechatronics Engineering

Students take courses from the different subjects of mechanical, electrical and computer engineering. Core mechatronics subjects include software design, sensors and actuators, signal processing, analog and digital circuit design, microcontroller systems, systems modelling, digital control and industrial automation.

Part I (first year) is made up of courses covering a broad base of engineering and professional fundamentals.

In Part II (year 2) the emphasis is on mechanical engineering.

In Part III (year 3) the balance between mechanical, electrical and computer engineering courses is almost equal.

The balance in the final year (Part IV) of study will depend on the choice of electives of the student and the final year project.

A particular feature of the degree programme is the strong emphasis placed on design and project work, in which students acquire the ability to apply their knowledge to the development of new products, and develop skills in teamwork and communication.

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.