Course details

Bachelor of Engineering Technology
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Engineering technologists focus on practical design and applied technology, working across a wide range of engineering disciplines. The Bachelor of Engineering Technology prepares you for diverse engineering careers.

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Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

If you have New Zealand qualifications

NCEA

  • 14 credits or more at Level 2 or above (including AS91261 and AS91262) OR NCEA Level 3 in Maths, Stats or Calculus AND
  • 14 credits or more at NCEA Level 2 or above in Physics

CIE

  • A D grade or better in Mathematics and Physics at AS level

IB

  • Passes (level 4) in both Mathematics and Physics

Applicants who qualify for entry by other means must demonstrate competency in mathematics (algebra) and physics at least to level 2 or equivalent. This could be:

  • A completed or partially completed New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) or National Diploma in Engineering (NDE); or
  • Any other recognised certificate or national certificate containing mathematics and physics to the required level.

1. New Zealand students under 20 must qualify for University Entrance by completing at least 120 points at level 3, or at least 60 points at level 4 and above if they have completed Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school, or equivalent.
2. If your previous studies include study at level 5 or above you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

If you have qualifications from another country

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English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Useful New Zealand school subjects

  • Digital Technologies, English, Technology

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About the provider

AUT is New Zealand's most welcoming and diverse university, situated in the heart of one of the wortld's most dynamic and liveable cities.  With three modern campuses, and almost 30,000 students from more than 100 countries, we pride ourselves on being a truly global community.

At AUT, our mission is to create great graduates.  Ranked first in New Zealand for international outlook, and long known as the leader in providing practical, work integrated learning opportunities, we provide exceptional learning experiences, guided by world-class academics and support staff in state-of-the-art-facilities.  Our global network of exceptional industry and tertiary partners provides endless opportunities to broaden your experience even further. 

We are the only New Zealand university ranked both among the top 1% of universities in the world and in the top 100 universities under 50 years of age, offering over 200 undergraduate and postrgraduate programmes.  Many of our subject areas are world-ranked, and our graduates are highly employable nationally and internationally. 

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