This course is not currently available.

Course details

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Highways)
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Designed to produce technolgists with both advanced level technical knowledge in highway engineering and general knowledge of applied management, in order to meet the requirements of the roading industry. It will provide a professional develop. opportunit

Entry requirements

Applicants should demonstrate an ability to succeed in the BEngTech(Highways) by the completion of any one of the following qualifications or courses of study: (i) An A or B Bursary or a University Scholarship, including passes in mathematics* and English; or (ii) University Entrance (including mathematics* and English) by achievement in the examination or by accreditation through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority; or (iii) Sixth Form Certificate in four subjects (including English and mathematics) with total marks of 16 or fewer, including a grade of 4 or better in mathematics*; or (iv) A minimum of 64 credits in at least four subjects at NCEA Level 2, including a minimum of 15 credits each in English and Mathematics* (calculus or statistics); or (v) A minimum of 42 credits in at least three subjects at NCEA Level 3, including a minimum of 15 credits each in English and Mathematics* (calculus or statistics); or (vi) Equivalent NQF Unit Standards; or (vii) Completion of an external or overseas qualification that is considered to be the equivalent of any of the above qualifications, as approved by the Programme Manager.

*Note: A bridging course (Introductory Mathematics) is available for applicants who do not meet the specified mathematics requirements.

Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools or other teaching institutions is not English, are required to provide evidence of having met the following minimum English language requirements: (i) IELTS: an overall proficiency score of 6.5 (academic version), with no sub-test score lower than 6.0; or (ii) TOEFL 550 together with TWE of 5.0; or (iii) WITT Course Entrance Assessment: Level One pass 225/300; or (iv) Provide evidence of having passed such tests of English language competence, as the WITT Academic Board may from time to time approve.

About the provider

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities.

WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture.

WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.

Video