Mechatronics engineers design and develop smart products and processes. They use principles of mechanical, electrical and electronics engineering, and computer science to create solutions and systems that are effective and viable.
The Mechatronics Engineering major covers engineering fundamentals as well as human-centred design and systems thinking. You develop professional skills in several engineering disciplines, including complex technical, business and project management techniques.
Minimum entry requirements
Guaranteed entry
Applicants will automatically be offered a place in this programme if they have a rank score of 250 or higher, along with 14 NCEA level 3 credits in each of Calculus and Physics or CIE A levels in Mathematics and Physics.
All other applicants who have met the admission requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Selection criteria
Interview may be required
Preferred school subjects
Chemistry, Digital Technologies, English
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.
Year 2
This year introduces you to microcontrollers, solid mechanics, electronics, engineering management and mechatronics design. You also further your engineering mathematics skills.
Year 3
You learn about embedded digital systems, fluids and thermodynamics, instrumentation and control and software construction. You also take part in a software team project.
Year 4
In the final year you grow your understanding of the engineering industry, robotics and automation, advanced control systems and user interface design.
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 also need to complete 800 hours of planned supervised work experience to graduate, in addition to completing all your papers.