Bachelor of Applied Technology – Automotive Engineering

Summary

Keep pace with advances in automotive technology and find out how international trends affect national decisions about automotive applications.

Learn about transport efficiency, sustainability issues, vehicle systems diagnosis, and how to manage industry disruption.

Develop an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be socially responsible and innovative, and gain the skills to confidently apply your knowledge in a wide range of situations. Develop entrepreneurial skills to run business operations and manage projects within vehicle service industries. You’ll also improve your communication and problem-solving skills.

Highlights

• Critically learn to manage disruptive technology
• Analyze, compare, and contrast existing automotive systems, and update them where applicable
• Access to multiple well-equipped specialist workshops and laboratories internal combustion engine, including hybrid and electrical vehicles
• Access to a range of vehicle diagnostic tools for project work
• Develop entrepreneurial skills to identify business opportunities
• Undertake a major industry project in the final year where you can make valuable contacts for your future career in the automotive industry
• Analyse industry practices as a part of the learning experience
• Learn from teaching staff who are highly experienced, industry-connected, and research-active

Qualification pathway

Once you’ve successfully completed this programme you’ll receive the qualification as Bachelor of Applied Technology and graduates may also further your studies in our Graduate Business programme, Masters programmes

Career Options

• Automotive Product Manager,
• Automotive Trainer,
• Sports Vehicle Technician,
• Vehicle Business Owner,
• Vehicle Inspector,
• Vehicle Service Advisor,
• Vehicle Service Center Operations Manager,
• Vehicle Service Technician,
• Vehicle Service Technician,
• Warranty and Insurance Claim Officer

Annual Tuition Fees

Domestic/NZ students

$8,300

(Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study. View options for funding your study and fees-free eligibility)

International students

$26,415 (NZD) (approximate fees for 120 credits) Save upto $2,000 (NZD) with Unitec International Study Grant 2026.Terms and conditions apply.

Semester Dates

Sem 1 2026: 23 Feb – 28 Jun

Sem 2 2026: 20 Jul – 22 Nov

For course and class timings, refer to the specific course webpage.

For StudyLink purposes, please ensure your application states your earliest course start date.

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