Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
MIT TechPark
Get qualified to work as an engineering technologist – an area critical to the economy in New Zealand and overseas.
In this three-year programme, you’ll learn core skills in engineering theory.
Find out what it takes to create new roads, build bridges and plan other infrastructure projects.
You can also choose to specialise in:
Structural Water and water waste.
When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a job as a professional engineering technologist.
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
Academic
University Entrance – NCEA Level 3 including:
Three subjects at Level 3 including: + Physics with a minimum of 14 credits; + Calculus with a minimum of 14 credits; and + One other subject from the list of approved subjects*. Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of five credits in reading, five credits in writing; Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627);
Or
Equivalent academic qualifications (Equivalent academic qualifications may include University B Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or Algebra);
Equivalent Cambridge score;
Equivalent International Baccalaureate.
*NZQA approved subjects: see http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance
English language entry requirements
Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English.
Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English language competency.
International students: English language entry requirements
EAL students must meet the minimum academic entry requirements and have achieved an overall band score (Academic) of 6.0 IELTS, (writing and speaking score no less than 6.0 and reading and listening bands no less than 5.5) or equivalent.
Other entry requirements
Applicants must be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme, by being able to work effectively, efficiently and safely.
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