Program Overview

Introduction to Engineering

Engineering is a challenging and exciting field where students learn how things work and develop new, innovative technology to improve life quality and meet the needs of our modern world. The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degree offers professional, practical study in a variety of engineering industries.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degree provides students with the opportunity to develop mathematics and physical science skills through multiple field trips, group projects, summer internships, industry events, and work placements throughout their study. Students can choose from eight different engineering fields to specialise in, which can also include minor subject options to help their degree stand out from other graduates.

Engineering Fields

Students can specialise in the following engineering fields:

• Chemical and Process Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Forest Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Software Engineering

Engineering Minors

Some of the engineering disciplines have a minor subject available that students can also choose to complete:

• Aerospace Engineering within Mechanical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering within Mechanical Engineering
• Bioprocess Engineering within Chemical and Process Engineering
• Communications and Network Engineering within Computer Engineering
• Environmental Process Engineering within Chemical and Process Engineering
• Power Engineering within Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Structural Engineering within Civil Engineering
• Sustainable Energy Engineering within Chemical and Process Engineering
• Water and Environmental Systems Engineering within Civil Engineering

Practical Work

Before graduating with the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, students must complete 800 hours (approximately 100 days) of practical work in the engineering industry. This includes a compulsory zero-fees work placement course during the second year, and further practical work normally carried out during the summer breaks of the following years. Students are also required to carry out a workshop training course or a site safety course during the second year, which will vary depending on their engineering discipline. Additionally, students must hold a University-approved first aid certificate while enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.

Career Opportunities

The practical work experience and industry contacts from the study provide students with many opportunities, particularly in areas of social, economic, and environmental significance to society. Teamwork and innovation skills also open a pathway into management and consulting work. All UC engineering degrees are accredited by Engineering New Zealand, and students will qualify for student membership. Career pathways could include:

• Quality and testing
• Urban planning
• Infrastructure management
• Industrial manufacturing