Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Other Engineering
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AUT
A practical, applied three-year bachelor's degree preparing students for diverse careers as engineering technologists with majors available in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
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Demonstrate teamwork and communication
Contribute effectively to multidisciplinary teams and communicate engineering concepts clearly.
Apply practical engineering knowledge and design
Graduates will be equipped to apply practical and technical engineering skills to solve real-world problems in diverse engineering contexts.
Specialize in a chosen engineering discipline
Students develop advanced expertise in either Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology at AUT focuses on the practical application of engineering principles across a wide range of disciplines. It trains students in design, applied technology, teamwork, and creative problem solving, with opportunity for industry-based work experience. Graduates are eligible for Technical Membership of Engineering New Zealand, and the program is Sydney Accord accredited. Students select a major (Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering), receive broad foundational engineering education, and complete a 600-hour supervised work placement.
Course Content
- Fundamentals of engineering design and problem solving
- Applied technology and sustainable design
- Mathematics and physics for engineers
- Specialist courses in chosen major (Electrical & Electronic or Mechanical Engineering)
- Workplace experience: minimum 600 hours industry-based project
- Ethical and creative problem-solving in engineering
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills for engineers
- Courses shared with Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Year 1
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
NCEA: 14 credits or more at Level 2 or above in Mathematics (including AS91261 and AS91262) or NCEA Level 3 Maths/Stats/Calculus and 14 credits or more at Level 2 or above in Physics
CIE: D grade or better in Mathematics and Physics at AS level
IB: Level 4 (or better) in both Mathematics and Physics
Alternative: Completed/partially completed NZ Diploma in Engineering or National Diploma in Engineering, or other recognised certificate with required Maths and Physics
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher, or equivalent (for international students)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Technology
Manufacturing
Energy
Telecommunications
Future employment opportunities might be
Engineering technologist
Graduate roles in electrical or mechanical engineering
Technical membership of Engineering New Zealand
Engineering consultancy
Field engineer in industry sectors such as manufacturing, energy, telecommunications
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