Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Other Engineering
A course by
University of Waikato
Earn an internationally-accredited Bachelor of Engineering with Honours at the University of Waikato, combining theoretical and practical engineering, 800 hours of work experience, and specialization opportunities in areas such as chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, software, materials, and mechatronics engineering.
NZ$10,239
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply Engineering Design Principles
Use design and analytical methods to solve complex engineering problems relevant to society.
Gain Practical and Professional Skills
Demonstrate practical experience and professional competencies through 800 hours of work-integrated learning in engineering organisations.
About This Course
The BE(Hons) at Waikato prepares students for professional engineering careers through a comprehensive programme blending engineering theory, hands-on projects, real-world industry experience, and global accreditation. You'll develop skills in engineering design, problem solving, teamwork, communication, and research across core and specialized disciplines. Work placements and accredited pathways ensure graduates are job-ready and internationally recognized.
Course Content
- Engineering and Society: Sustainable development, data analysis, systems thinking, Treaty of Waitangi.
- Foundations of Engineering: Design process, CAD, engineering analysis, economics, design-build-test.
- Engineering Mathematics: Algebra, calculus, modelling, statistics, ordinary differential equations.
- Engineering Computing: Programming (MATLAB, Python).
- Materials Science: Metals, polymers, ceramics, mechanics, corrosion, polymers, cement and concrete.
- Business in Engineering: Teamwork, project management, Lean Canvas, agile, professional ethics.
- Work Placements (800 hours): Industry experience over two placements.
- Sustainability and Environment in Engineering: Environmental impact, renewable energy, risk and resilience.
- Professionalism & Ethics: Leadership, project management, law, intellectual property, communication.
- Final Honours Research & Development Project (capstone).
- Electives and stream/major-specific advanced courses.
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Chemical engineerCivil engineerElectrical and electronic engineerEnvironmental engineerMaterials engineerMechanical engineerMechatronics engineerProcess engineerSoftware engineer
