Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Other Engineering
A course by
University of Waikato
Earn an internationally-accredited Bachelor of Engineering with Honours at the University of Waikato, combining theoretical and practical engineering, 800 hours of work experience, and specialization opportunities in areas such as chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, software, materials, and mechatronics engineering.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 4 years
Core skills this course teaches
Apply Engineering Design Principles
Use design and analytical methods to solve complex engineering problems relevant to society.
Gain Practical and Professional Skills
Demonstrate practical experience and professional competencies through 800 hours of work-integrated learning in engineering organisations.
Develop Teamwork and Communication
Work with peers in team-based projects, communicate findings effectively, and engage in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
What You're Signing Up For
The BE(Hons) at Waikato prepares students for professional engineering careers through a comprehensive programme blending engineering theory, hands-on projects, real-world industry experience, and global accreditation. You'll develop skills in engineering design, problem solving, teamwork, communication, and research across core and specialized disciplines. Work placements and accredited pathways ensure graduates are job-ready and internationally recognized.
Course Content
- Engineering and Society: Sustainable development, data analysis, systems thinking, Treaty of Waitangi.
- Foundations of Engineering: Design process, CAD, engineering analysis, economics, design-build-test.
- Engineering Mathematics: Algebra, calculus, modelling, statistics, ordinary differential equations.
- Engineering Computing: Programming (MATLAB, Python).
- Materials Science: Metals, polymers, ceramics, mechanics, corrosion, polymers, cement and concrete.
- Business in Engineering: Teamwork, project management, Lean Canvas, agile, professional ethics.
- Work Placements (800 hours): Industry experience over two placements.
- Sustainability and Environment in Engineering: Environmental impact, renewable energy, risk and resilience.
- Professionalism & Ethics: Leadership, project management, law, intellectual property, communication.
- Final Honours Research & Development Project (capstone).
- Electives and stream/major-specific advanced courses.
What you need to know first
University Entrance (UE) or equivalent
Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics: Minimum 16 credits NCEA Level 3 Calculus and 14 credits NCEA Level 3 Physics
Chemical, Environmental, Materials: Minimum 16 credits NCEA Level 3 Calculus and 14 credits NCEA Level 3 Chemistry or Physics
Software: Minimum 16 credits NCEA Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Construction
Manufacturing
Information Technology (Software Engineering)
Energy
Environmental Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Chemical engineer
Civil engineer
Electrical and electronic engineer
Environmental engineer
Materials engineer
Mechanical engineer
Mechatronics engineer
Process engineer
Software engineer