Bachelor of Engineering
University of Waikato
Subject area
Other Engineering and Related Technologies
Qualification
Duration
4 Years
Total student fees
$30,908
over 4 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will have appropriate practical engineering skills for their specialisation and be able to apply those skills. They will possess knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering appropriate to a professional engineer, and be able to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional and technical context, using appropriate media, with their colleagues and clients. They will also be able to systematically and creatively design systems that provide appropriate practical solutions to engineering problems, as well as able to define needs and source appropriate data to service those needs.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
A New Zealand University Entrance qualification or equivalent. Civil, Mechanical and Electronic Engineering programmes require in addition to University Entrance a minimum of 16 credits in NCEA level 3 Calculus and at least 14 credits in NCEA level 3 Physics. Mechanical and Process, Environmental, Chemical and Biological Engineering programmes require in addition to University Entrance a minimum of 16 credits in NCEA level 3 Calculus, 16 credits in NCEA level 3 Chemistry, and at least 14 credits in NCEA level 3 Physics. Software Engineering requires in addition to University Entrance a minimum of 16 credits in NCEA level 3 Calculus.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
4 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$7,727 | $30,908 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$12,845 | $51,380 |
| Total | $20,572 | $82,288 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $48,965 |
| Earnings range | $34,182 - $58,198 |
| In employment | 75% |
| In further study | 5% |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Energy Education Trust Undergraduate Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$5,000
Watercare Engineering Award through the Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust
Provided by:
Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust
Website:
http://www.kateedgertrust.org.nz/
Value:
$5000
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 924 528
Phone: (07) 838 4448
Fax: (07) 838 4253
Email: recruitment@waikato.ac.nz
Web: http://www.waikato.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.