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).

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Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. You need to 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

Year 2

Complete the following papers

Year 3

Complete the following papers

Year 4

Complete the following papers

Choose three from

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
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Mechanical Engineering Careers

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
Riya Koshy
Leanne Goh
Prithvi Rajneesh Shethia
Cheng (Ivan) Meng
Zainab Manasawala
Riya Koshy
Great graduatesRiya KoshyBachelor of Engineering (Honours)Having always enjoyed mathematics at school, studying engineering was the obvious choice for Riya Koshy, a third-year mechanical engineering student at AUT.The welcoming and diverse environment is what she enjoys most about her studies, says mechanical engineering student Riya Koshy. She discovered her passion for mechanical engineering in her first year at AUT. Riya says she would highly recommend studying mechanical engineering, and would love to see more women taking up mechanical engineering.
Leanne Goh
Great graduatesLeanne GohOperations Engineer, Fisher and Paykel HealthcareBachelor of Engineering (Honours)She loves that engineering can open up a wide range of careers, says Leanne Goh who completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering.She enjoyed the many opportunities she had access to during her time at AUT, says engineering alumna Leanne Goh who now works for Fisher and Paykel Healthcare. One of the many highlights of her studies was the opportunity to intern at the prestigious Fraunhofer Institute in Germany, thanks to the international connections of Associate Professor Tim Pasang, the head of AUT’s mechanical engineering department.
Prithvi Rajneesh Shethia
Great graduatesPrithvi Rajneesh ShethiaBachelor of Engineering (Honours)He is fascinated by the design and technology of cars, says Prithvi Rajneesh Shethia who came to AUT from India to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).He is fascinated by the design and technology of cars, says Prithvi Rajneesh Shethia who came to AUT from India to study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). He chose to come to New Zealand because he knew he could get an education at a world-class university rather than settling for an average university in the USA.
Cheng (Ivan) Meng
Great graduatesCheng (Ivan) MengOwner, Lancom Commercial AluminiumMaster of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)For engineering alumnus Cheng (Ivan) Meng there was never a question what his future career would be, as he wanted to follow the same career path as his dad.For engineering alumnus Cheng (Ivan) Meng there was never a question what his future career would be. His dad is an engineer, and he wanted to follow the same career path. Since completing his engineering degree in 2006, Ivan has had many successes in his career, advancing from design and process engineer at Fletcher Aluminium to serving as the Asian business manager for building giant Carters.
Zainab Manasawala
Great graduatesZainab ManasawalaProduct Development Engineer, Fisher and Paykel HealthcareBachelor of Engineering (Honours)She realised she wanted to be an engineer when she was in high school, says AUT alumna Zainab Manasawala who spent part of her high school years in California.She realised she wanted to be an engineer when she was in high school, says AUT engineering alumna Zainab Manasawala who spent part of her high school years in California. AUT’s drive for excellence and its commitment to create great graduates set AUT apart from other universities, says Zainab who completed her engineering degree with first-class honours.

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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