Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)

Credits 360 (3.0 EFTS)

Campus Mt Albert

Career opportunities

• Electronics engineer

• Electrical engineer

• Electrical services engineer

• Power systems engineer

• Control systems engineer

• Robotics/automation engineer

Highlights

• Get qualified in three years (full-time study) - not four - and get into employment sooner.

• A nationally-led engineering qualification developed by six of New Zealand’s largest Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs).

• Approved under a New Zealand-wide framework for three-year engineering technology degrees.

• Accredited by Engineering New Zealand: when you graduate, and combined with a period of work experience, you can apply for membership to Engineering New Zealand as a Technical Member (TIPENZ).

• Internationally recognised under the Sydney Accord: this qualification is recognised across the world in places like the US, UK, Australia, Canada and Hong Kong.

• Small classes: the average class size is 35-60 students.

• Strong links with the engineering industry.

• Focus on real-world learning: observe the day-to-day activities of engineering sites, and take part in lab work, workshops and debates.

• Visiting industry experts will give you a real feel for the career opportunities available in electrical engineering.

• Cross-credits from the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronic) or (Electrical) available.

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time for three years or part-time options available

Annual fees $6,500 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills for employment as an engineer specialising in electronics, power or mechatronics.

Programme overview

Develop the expertise for a career as an electronics or electrical engineer, and explore subjects including engineering computing, mechanics, mathematics, design and drawing, and professional practice.

Learn how to use your practical and analytical skills to resolve electrical engineering problems and acquire in-depth knowledge of your chosen specialisation.

Specialisations

Mechatronics: work with robotics and automation to produce better products and processes. Mechatronics is an exciting multidisciplinary field that requires you to combine learning and work across several engineering fields including mechanical, electronics, computer, telecommunications, systems and control engineering.

Power: this field deals with the generation, transmission, distribution and utilisation of electric power and the related electrical systems. Work in this field can include designing the equipment or systems that produce, use or distribute electricity. It could also lead to supervising, maintenance or operations of these systems and equipment.

Electronics: this is the science of electrically controlling electrical energy through circuits using active and passive electrical components and interconnection technology. This will lead to work in design, development, testing and/or supervision of the manufacturing of electrical equipment.

Admission requirements

For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. To be 16 years old when you start this programme

2. 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• 14 credits in physics

• 14 credits in mathematics (including algebra and calculus)

• 14 credits in one other approved subject; and

• 18 credits from up to two other approved subjects.

3. 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (5 in reading, 5 in writing)

English

If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

• Provide evidence that you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS

• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.

There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.

Other options

If you don’t meet these requirements, you’ll need one of the following:

• An equivalent qualification

• Evidence you’re eligible for special or discretionary admission

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/electrical

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international