Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Other Engineering
A course by
University of Canterbury
A four-year professional honours degree enabling graduates to work as qualified engineers across diverse engineering disciplines, accredited by Engineering New Zealand.
NZ$46,401
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Design and improve engineering technology
Develop skills to design, build, use, and improve engineering technologies across a range of engineering disciplines.
Hands-on application and practical experience
Undertake over 800 hours of compulsory engineering work placement to gain real-world industry experience.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) at the University of Canterbury is a four-year professional degree that prepares students for careers as professionally qualified engineers. The programme includes hands-on learning, laboratory and computing facilities, and 800 hours of practical engineering work experience. Students begin with a flexible first year covering a common engineering core before specialising in a chosen engineering discipline, with minor options available. The degree is accredited by Engineering New Zealand, providing recognition for engineering roles globally.
Course Content
- Introductory courses in engineering mathematics, physics, and computer science
- Core first-year engineering foundations courses
- Specialised study in one of eight engineering disciplines from year two (Chemical & Process, Civil, Computer, Electrical & Electronic, Forest, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Software Engineering)
- Optional minors in areas such as Aerospace, Biomedical, Bioprocess, Communications & Network, Environmental Process, Geotechnical, Power, Structural, Sustainable Energy, Water & Environmental Engineering
- 800 hours (approximately 100 days) of practical engineering work placement
- Development of communication, report writing, ethics, sustainability, and client interaction skills
- Opportunities for conjoint and double degrees
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Professional EngineerCivil EngineerMechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerSoftware EngineerEngineering ConsultantEngineering Project ManagerSystems Engineer
