Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Unitec Institute of TechnologyBachelor of Applied Technology – Automotive Engineering
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Mt Albert Campus
Summary
Programme overviewKeep 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.
Entry criteria
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students Academic requirementsYou must have completed the following:
- Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering; Or
- A comparable qualification in a relevant discipline or as approved by the Academic Leader
And meet one of the English entry requirements;
- University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
- Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Applyonline, and we’ll be in touch about your next steps.
- If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply
For more information, download the programme regulations
International students Academic requirementsAs a part of this requirement, you must meet the below;
- All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement; And
- Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering
And English entry requirements;
- If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
- Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
- University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
- Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Applyonline, and we’ll be in touch about your next steps.
- If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply
For more information, download the programme regulations
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