Bachelor of Engineering Technology

University Entrance (UE), or equivalent, comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including aminimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in Physics; and (2) A minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in Calculus;and A minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in one other subject from the list of UE approved subjects*; and (4)Literacy-10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing; and (5)Numeracy -10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627-all three required). Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry equirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of successmay be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes. Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an overall International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or better in the academic band, with a minimum of 6.0 in the written and speaking bands, and a minimum of 5.5 in the reading and listening bands; or equivalent.

What can I expect out of this qualification?

Graduates will demonstrate an in-depth and breadth of knowledge and practical skills for employment as an Engineering Technologist within a specialist area of their chosen major of Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Graduates will have the ability to apply analytical skills and knowledge of technological principles and physical processes to solve broadly defined engineering problems.

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

95%

Employment rate two years after study

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