Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)

Develop the expertise for a career as an electronics engineer or electrical engineer and explore subjects including engineering computing, mechanics, mathematics, design and drawing, and professional practice in this 3-year (full-time) programme. Learn how to use your practical and analytical skills to resolve electrical engineering problems and acquire in-depth knowledge of your chosen specialisation: electronics, power, or mechatronics engineering. There are 3 pathways within this major. Choose from: Mechatronics : If you want to work with robotics and automation to produce better products and processes, this pathway is for you. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that requires you to combine learning and work across several engineering fields, including mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunications, systems engineering, and control engineering. Power : This field deals with the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilisation of electric power and 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, maintaining, or operating 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 electrical equipment manufacturing. If you have completed the or the , you will receive cross credits into this programme.

You must have completed at least one of the following: University entrance: A minimum on 60 NCEA credits at Level 3 including: A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in Physics; and​ A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics (including Algebra and calculus); and A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in one other subject from the list of approved NZQA UE subject list; and A minimum of 18 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional subjects from the approved subjects listing at NZQA. Equivalent academic qualifications which may include: ​University Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or ​Algebra; or Equivalent Cambridge score; or Equivalent International Baccalaureate. Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) And meet one of the English entry requirements; University Entrance Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (5 in Reading, 5 in Writing); or Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with writing and speaking scores no less than 6.0 and reading and listening bands no less than 5.5 or Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page . Don’t meet these Academic requirements? If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online , and we’ll discuss your next steps. If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply ; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.