AUT - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours): degree outline
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours): degree outline
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is designed for students who wish to become professional engineers. The degree prepares you for membership of the Institute of Professional Engineers of New Zealand (IPENZ).
The mathematical underpinning of the degree develops your ability to formulate models and analyse, predict and monitor engineering systems. You will apply theory to practice through engineering projects and other practical papers. The degree includes papers on commercial, managerial and professional topics.
Quick facts
Programme Code: AK3751Level: 8
Points: 480
Duration: Four years full time
Venue: City Campus
Start date: July 16 2012 (mid-year intake) and March 4 2013
AUT encourages early application. There are limited places available. Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full. Applicants will normally be selected on the basis of their level of academic achievement and may be required to attend a selection interview.
Entry requirements
- University Entrance
- NCEA:
- 14 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics with Calculus and 14 credits at Level 3 in Physics
- CIE: A Levels in Mathematics and a minimum of AS in Physics OR A Level in Physics and a minimum of AS in Mathematics.
Majors
Structure
Year one
The first year of the Bachelor of Engineering is common to all majors. As well as undertaking papers in Engineering, you will develop communication and teamwork skills. Engineers almost always work in teams which often involve non-engineering participants.
You will study Computing, Electronics, Engineering Design Communication, Engineering Graphics, Engineering Principles, Mathematics and Science.
Year two
You will be provided with the background and tools necessary to understand and apply mathematical and engineering sciences across a broad range of engineering disciplines within each major. Engineering projects must be reliable, safe and financially viable, so management evaluation of risk and practical engineering skills are also included in the qualification.
Year three
As well as undertaking advanced level study in your specialisation, you will undertake an individual industrial project where you will work on a piece of engineering design and analysis. Supervision by academic supervisors is provided to ensure work is of a consistently appropriate standard.
Year four
In the final year of study, you will undertake an individual industrial project where you will work on a real-world piece of engineering design and analysis. Its objective is to prepare you for the jobs you are likely to encounter upon graduation, of which the individual industrial project is an important aspect.
In addition to successfully completing all the papers, you are also required to complete a minimum of 800 hours of planned supervised work placement prior to graduation. The aim of the work experience is to expose you to the engineering practices and management systems in the work environment.