Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering

Bachelor

Want to advance your career in the automotive industry? Learn to keep pace with the rapid advances in automotive engineering and apply your skills across a wide range of technical and business decisions

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$7,400 per year

International Fees

$25,377 per year

About this course

Keep pace with advances in automotive technology and find out how international trends affect national decisions about automotive applications.

Learn about transport efficiency, sustainability issues, vehicle systems diagnosis, and how to manage industry disruption.

Develop an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be socially responsible and innovative, and gain the skills to confidently apply your knowledge in a wide range of situations. Develop entrepreneurial skills to run business operations and manage projects within vehicle service industries. You'll also improve your communication and problem-solving skills.

Highlights

Critically learn to manage disruptive technology
Analyze, compare, and contrast existing automotive systems, and update them where applicable
Access to multiple well-equipped specialist workshops and laboratories internal combustion engine, including hybrid and electrical vehicles
Access to a range of vehicle diagnostic tools for project work
Develop entrepreneurial skills to identify business opportunities
Undertake a major industry project in the final year where you can make valuable contacts for your future career in the automotive industry
Analyse industry practices as a part of the learning experience
Learn from teaching staff who are highly experienced, industry-connected, and research-active

Qualification pathway

Once you've successfully completed this programme you'll receive the qualification as Bachelor of Applied Technology and graduates may also further your studies in our Graduate Business programme, Masters programmes

Entry requirements

What you will need to study this programme.

Domestic students

Academic requirements

You must have completed the following:

Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering; Or
A comparable qualification in a relevant discipline or as approved by the Academic Leader

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don't meet these Academic requirements?

If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online, and we'll be in touch about your next steps.
If you don't meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 315 KB)

International students Academic requirements

As a part of this requirement, you must meet the below;

All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement; And
Successful completion of New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering

And English entry requirements;

If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
- Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
- University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Maori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
- Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don't meet these Academic requirements?

If you don't meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online, and we'll be in touch about your next steps.
If you don't meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 315 KB)

Study locations

Mt Albert

Career pathways

- Vehicle Inspector - Vehicle Service Technician - Vehicle Service Technician - Vehicle Service Center Operations Manager - Sports Vehicle Technician - Vehicle Business Owner - Automotive Trainer - Vehicle Service Advisor - Warranty and Insurance Claim Officer - Automotive Product Manager

Unitec Institute of Technology