Diploma in University Studies: Engineering
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-02-01 | - |
| 2025-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
Diploma in University Studies: Engineering
Key Information
Duration
3 trimesters (1 year)
Intake Dates
February, October
Location
Christchurch
Fees
NZD$42,250 (per programme)
Course Overview
Diploma in Engineering is equivalent to the first year of your undergraduate engineering studies. Upon completion of the programme you will be eligible to progress* to the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours degree at the University of Canterbury and able to choose from a variety of specialisations.
The University of Canterbury is ranked among the world’s best universities for Engineering and Technology. UC’s Civil and Structural Engineering are in the top 100 worldwide, and Electrical Engineering is in the top 200.
Available Majors
Not all courses are offered every semester. Elective options will be chosen in consultation with the academic team
- Civil Engineering
- Required courses:
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Programming for Engineers
- Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Physics 1
- Chemistry
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials
- One Elective
- Elective option may include:
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Statistics
- Required courses:
- Forestry Engineering
- Required courses:
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Programming for Engineers
- Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Physics 1
- Chemistry
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials
- One Elective
- Elective option may include:
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Statistics
- Required courses:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Required courses:
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Programming for Engineers
- Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Physics 1
- Chemistry
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials
- One Elective
- Elective option may include:
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Statistics
- Required courses:
- Chemical and Process Engineering
- Required courses:
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Programming for Engineers
- Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Physics 1
- Chemistry
- Two Electives
- Elective options may include:
- Discrete Mathematics
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Statistics
- Required courses:
- Computer Engineering
- Required courses:
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Programming for Engineers
- Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Physics 1
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Two Electives
- Elective options may include:
- Chemistry
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials
- Discrete Mathematics
- Statistics
- Required courses:
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Required courses:
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Programming for Engineers
- Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Physics 1
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Two Electives
- Elective options may include:
- Chemistry
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials
- Statistics
- Discrete Mathematics
- Required courses:
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Required courses:
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Programming for Engineers
- Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Physics 1
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials
- Two Electives
- Elective options may include:
- Chemistry
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Statistics
- Discrete Mathematics
- Required courses:
- Software Engineering
- Required courses:
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Introduction to Programming for Engineers
- Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Physics 1
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Discrete Mathematics
- One Elective
- Elective options may include:
- Chemistry
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials
- Statistics
- Required courses:
Entry to Second Year: University of Canterbury Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Students must complete and pass all courses in the Diploma programme, apply before the University of Canterbury deadline and meet any additional requirements from the University. This includes passing an Academic Writing Assessment. Access to selected faculties of the University may require the completion of certain prerequisites. UCIC will advise students individually in this regard as required. Course offerings may change without notice.
** UCIC’s Diploma in University Studies: Engineering is a NZQA approved Training Scheme. This does not lead to a formal qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. The Diploma in University Studies: Engineering may be used for progression requirements under a pathway arrangement between UCIC and UC, subject to final approval by the University of Canterbury.
Careers
Potential career paths
Engineers are designing the future with new and innovative technologies. Engineering is about problem solving and creative thinking. Studying engineering will lead you into a challenging, flexible, and rewarding future with international opportunities. Engineers are responsible for the design and operation of the infrastructure which underpins our society, in diverse areas such as telecommunications, transport, water and electricity supply, multi-storey buildings and airports, processing plants for food and forest products and consumer items like tablet computers and cars.
