University Transfer Programme: Engineering

Summary

UTP: Engineering is equivalent to the first year of your undergraduate engineering studies. Upon completion of the programme, you will be eligible to progress to the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degree at the University of Canterbury and able to choose from a variety of specialisations.

The University of Canterbury is ranked among the world's best universities for Engineering and Technology.

Required courses

• Foundations of Engineering
• Engineering Physics (Mechanics, Waves and Thermal Physics)
• Engineering Mathematics (two courses)
• Mathematical Modelling and Computation

Additional courses are selected from

• Chemistry
• Engineering Mechanics and Materials
• Computer Programming

Entry to the second year: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - University of Canterbury

Available specialisations:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Forestry Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Natural Resources Engineering

Potential career paths

Engineers are designing the future with new and innovative technologies. Engineering is about problem-solving and creative thinking. Studying engineering will lead you into a challenging, flexible, and rewarding future with international opportunities. Engineers are responsible for the design and operation of the infrastructure which underpins our society, in diverse areas such as telecommunications, transport, water and electricity supply, multi-storey buildings and airports, processing plants for food and forest products and consumer items like tablet computers and cars.