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Mechanical Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Study the Mechanical Engineering major in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). Develop a broad base of engineering skills and prepare yourself for a wide range of engineering careers.
Mechanical engineers work with advanced technology across many fields – from transportation to energy systems, home appliances to robotics, manufacturing machinery and processes to medical technologies. In a world where global warming and environmental degradation are critical issues, mechanical engineers play a key role in developing new sustainable technologies.
This mechanical engineering degree focuses on analytical and design skills, and you have the opportunity to apply these skills in an industry project.
This is part of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).
Start date: 2021
Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. If you're a full-time student, you normally complete 120 points each year (480 points for the entire degree).
In addition to successfully completing all papers, you also need to complete a minimum of 800 hours of planned supervised work placement before graduation. The aim of the work experience is to expose you to engineering practices and management systems in the work environment.
Year 1
Students in all majors do the same papers in the first year. These papers cover mathematics and computational techniques, as well as the communication and teamwork skills that are essential for the team environment engineers work in.
Complete the following papers
- ENEL515 Electrical Principles A (15 points)
- ENEL516 Electrical Principles B (15 points)
- ENGE500 Introduction to Engineering Design (15 points)
- ENGE501 Engineering Mathematics I (15 points)
- ENME502 Engineering Materials I (15 points)
- ENME510 Mechanical Principles A (15 points)
- ENME511 Mechanical Principles B (15 points)
- ENSE504 Introduction to Computing (15 points)
Year 2
Complete the following papers
- ENGE600 Engineering Management I (15 points)
- ENGE601 Engineering Mathematics II (15 points)
- ENME602 Engineering Design Methodology (15 points)
- ENME607 Manufacturing Technology (15 points)
- ENME608 Mechanisms and Dynamics of Machinery (15 points)
- ENME609 Solid Mechanics 1 (15 points)
- ENGE702 Engineering Mathematics III (15 points)
- ENME711 Fluids and Thermodynamics (15 points)
Year 3
Complete the following papers
- ENGE701 Engineering Management II (15 points)
- ENME700 Engineering Materials II (15 points)
- ENME701 Systems Dynamics and Vibrations (15 points)
- ENME702 Mechanical Design (15 points)
- ENME703 Mechatronics and Control (15 points)
- ENME704 Solid Mechanics II (15 points)
- ENME713 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (15 points)
- ENGE800 Engineering Numerical Techniques and Statistical Analysis (15 points)
Year 4
Complete the following papers
- ENME802 Computer Aided Engineering and Analysis (15 points)
- ENME804 Advanced Mechanical Design (15 points)
- ENME895 Industrial Project (Mechanical) (30 points)
Choose three from
- ENGE803 Innovation Management (15 points)
- ENGE810 Specialist Readings B (15 points)
- ENGE812 Specialist Readings D (15 points)
- ENME800 Robotics and Automation (15 points)
- ENME803 Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis (15 points)
- ENME805 Advanced Fluids and Heat Transfer (15 points)
- ENME806 Biomedical Thermofluids Modelling (15 points)
- ENME807 Advanced Manufacturing Technology (15 points)
- ENME808 Advanced Operations Management (15 points)
- ENME809 Internal Combustion Engines (15 points)
And complete 15 points from any paper listed in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or from any other bachelor’s degree with the approval of the programme leader.
Workplace experience
Your individual industry project in Year 4 is your opportunity to gain real-life industrial experience in an engineering environment, under the guidance of an experienced supervisor.
You work on a project for organisations like:
- Genesis Energy
- Contact Energy
- Fisher & Paykel Appliances
- Mighty River Power
- Spark
- Auckland Airport
More details about papers in this programme
Detailed programme structure and paper outlines (Blackboard)
Search for a paper (Arion)
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.
- Engineer and general manager
- Manufacturing engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Product designer
- Project manager
Find out more about industry trends, job descriptions and what employers may be looking for.
Other majors in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Architectural Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Maritime Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Software Engineering
Postgraduate study
Key features
- Access to advanced engineering labs and equipment
- Local and international career opportunities
- Workplace experience with successful New Zealand companies
See yourself as
- Accurate, with an eye for detail
- A problem-solver
- An analytical thinker
- Good at mathematical modelling
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.
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