Bachelor of Engineering Technology

Bachelor

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.

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Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

AK3719

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$8,524 total

International Fees

$45,000 per year / $46,146 total

About this course

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.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirementsIf you have New Zealand qualifications

University Entrance or equivalent 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 credits or more at NCEA Level 2 or above in Physics

CIE

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

IB

Passes (level 4) in both Mathematics and Physics

Applicants who qualify for entry by other means must demonstrate competency in mathematics (algebra) and physics at least to level 2 or equivalent. This could be:

A completed or partially completed New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) or National Diploma in Engineering (NDE); or
Any other recognised certificate or national certificate containing mathematics and physics to the required level.

1. New Zealand students under 20 must qualify for University Entrance by completing at least 120 points at level 3, or at least 60 points at level 4 and above if they have completed Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school, or equivalent.
2. If your previous studies include study at level 5 or above you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

If you have qualifications from another country

See entry requirements for students from other countries. Select your country from the dropdown menu.

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English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Useful New Zealand school subjects

Digital Technologies, English, Technology

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Study locations

City Campus

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Your major is the subject area you want to specialise in. It makes up the majority of your degree, and consists of a range of courses related to your chosen engineering subject.

Choose one of these majors as part of your degree

Course structure

As a Bachelor of Engineering Technology student, you learn to make engineering judgements, solve problems creatively and ethically, and design for sustainability. You develop strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; setting you up well for your future career as an engineering technologist.

Each year you study courses related to your chosen major (the main subject you want to specialise in) and develop an understanding of the wider field of engineering. If you're a full-time student, you normally study eight courses a year (120 points each year, and 360 points for the entire degree). Refer to the page for your chosen major for the courses you'll study each year.

You also need to complete a minimum of 600 hours of planned supervised work experience to graduate, in addition to completing all your courses.

Year 1

Your first year introduces you to the different fields of engineering and helps you better imagine what your future career as an engineer could look like.

Many of your first-year courses are shared between the majors in this programme and the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), making it possible for you to switch between our engineering degrees and majors.*

*Cross-credits between different engineering majors and degrees are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and you may not be able to gain cross-credits for all your first-year courses.

Year 2 and 3

You become more specialised in your chosen major and also develop more advanced engineering skills to prepare for your future career.

In Year 3 you also undertake valuable workplace experience, working on an industry-based project related to your major.

Students who started at AUT before 2024

If you started your studies in this programme before 2024, the courses you need to complete are a little different. Updated study plans for current students in this programme will be available on Canvas. If you have questions about your study plan and what courses you should take, email engineer@aut.ac.nz

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