Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Ltd
Subject area
Civil Engineering not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
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.
About the course
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.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Civil Engineering at this level can earn:
$50,000
Median earnings one year after study
$54,000
Median earnings two years after study
$73,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
85%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Hauraki Māori Trust Board Education Grants
Provided by:
Hauraki Maori Trust Board - Administration Support
Website:
https://www.hauraki.iwi.nz/grants/
Value:
Assist with cost of tuition fees only.
GHD Achievement Scholarship
Provided by:
The University of Auckland - The Scholarship Office
Website:
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship.html
Value:
Up to $5,000 per annum.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 948 896
Phone: (06) 757 3100
Fax: (06) 757 3236
Email: info@witt.ac.nz
Web: http://www.witt.ac.nz
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