Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)

Summary

Develop the expertise for a career as an electronics engineer or electrical engineer and explore subjects including engineering computing, mechanics, mathematics, design and drawing, and professional practice in this 3-year (full-time) programme.

Learn how to use your practical and analytical skills to resolve electrical engineering problems and acquire in-depth knowledge of your chosen specialisation: electronics, power, or mechatronics engineering.

There are 3 pathways within this major. Choose from:

Mechatronics: If you want to work with robotics and automation to produce better products and processes, this pathway is for you. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that requires you to combine learning and work across several engineering fields, including mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications, systems engineering, and control engineering.

Power: This field deals with the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilisation of electric power and related electrical systems. Work in this field can include designing the equipment or systems that produce, use or distribute electricity. It could also lead to supervising, maintaining, or operating these systems and equipment.

Electronics: This is the science of electrically controlling electrical energy through circuits using active and passive electrical components and interconnection technology. This will lead to work in design, development, testing, and/or supervision of electrical equipment manufacturing.

Highlights

• Get qualified in three years (full-time study), not four, and get into employment sooner.
• A nationally-led engineering qualification developed by six of New Zealand’s largest institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs).
• Approved under a new New Zealand-wide framework for three-year engineering technology degrees.
• Accredited by the Engineering New Zealand. Completion of this programme, combined with a period of work experience, will make you eligible to apply for membership in Engineering New Zealand as a Technical Member (TIPENZ).
• Internationally recognised under the Sydney Accord, this qualification is recognised in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, and more.
• Small classes: the average class size is just 35-60 students.
• Strong links with the engineering industry.
• Focus on real-world learning: observe the day-to-day activities of engineering sites and participate in lab work, workshops, and debates.
• Visiting industry experts will give you a natural feel for the career opportunities available in electrical engineering.

Qualification pathway

If you have completed the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) or the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronic), you will receive cross credits into this programme.

Career Options

• Control systems engineer
• Electrical engineer
• Electrical services engineer
• Electronics engineer
• Power systems engineer
• Robotics/automation engineer

Annual Tuition Fees

Domestic/NZ students

$7,500

(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

$29,615 (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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