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Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering Major

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

3 years

Next start date

Expected Jul 2023

Campus

Auckland University of Technology

Summary

Engineering technologists focus on practical design and applied technology, working across a wide range of engineering disciplines. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology prepares you for diverse engineering careers.

This engineering degree is accredited by Engineering New Zealand. It meets the Sydney Accord and prepares you for Technical Membership of Engineering New Zealand. Our close links with companies like Fisher & Paykel, Beca, Opus, Spark, Vodafone, Sky TV and Contact Energy can help you gain valuable workplace experience as part of your studies.

The Mechanical Engineering major in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology prepares you for careers as an engineering technologist in mechanical engineering, and production or manufacturing engineering. You develop the skills to maintain, develop and design different aspects of modern mechanical technology.
Key features:

  • CAD and product design options
  • Access to high-end equipment and facilities
  • Real-life experience working on an industry-based project

Career opportunities:

  • Maintenance engineer
  • Mechanical design engineer
  • Mechanical engineer
  • Product development engineer
  • Production/manufacturing engineer
  • Project management

Entry criteria

All applicants need to meet AUT’s minimum entry requirements qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13 or University Entrance including:

NCEA: 14 credits or more at level 2 or above (including AS91261 and AS91262) OR NCEA level 3 in Maths, Stats or Calculus AND 14 Level 2 credits in Physics

CIE: A D grade or better in Mathematics and Physics at AS level

IB: Passes (level 4) in both Mathematics and Physics

Useful New Zealand school subjects: Digital Technologies, English, Technology

English Language requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent; TOEFL iBT score of 80; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with B/B+ grade; GIE with B grade; CAE minimum overall score of 169; PTE minimum overall score of 50.

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