Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Other Engineering
A course by
AUT
A practical, applied three-year bachelor's degree preparing students for diverse careers as engineering technologists with majors available in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate teamwork and communication
Contribute effectively to multidisciplinary teams and communicate engineering concepts clearly.
Apply practical engineering knowledge and design
Graduates will be equipped to apply practical and technical engineering skills to solve real-world problems in diverse engineering contexts.
Specialize in a chosen engineering discipline
Students develop advanced expertise in either Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Engineering Technology at AUT focuses on the practical application of engineering principles across a wide range of disciplines. It trains students in design, applied technology, teamwork, and creative problem solving, with opportunity for industry-based work experience. Graduates are eligible for Technical Membership of Engineering New Zealand, and the program is Sydney Accord accredited. Students select a major (Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering), receive broad foundational engineering education, and complete a 600-hour supervised work placement.
Course Content
- Fundamentals of engineering design and problem solving
- Applied technology and sustainable design
- Mathematics and physics for engineers
- Specialist courses in chosen major (Electrical & Electronic or Mechanical Engineering)
- Workplace experience: minimum 600 hours industry-based project
- Ethical and creative problem-solving in engineering
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills for engineers
- Courses shared with Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Year 1
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Technology
Manufacturing
Energy
Telecommunications
Future employment opportunities might be
Engineering technologist