Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Interested in electrical power and utility systems? Study the Electrical and Electronic Engineering major in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology to prepare for a career in this rewarding field.
Electrical and electronic engineers drive innovations in energy systems, electronics and signal processing while ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of electrical power generation and distribution.
By studying electrical and electronic engineering you'll develop the skills to design, implement, and maintain power and utility systems. You’ll explore electrical power engineering circuits, process control systems and programmable logic displays, and can specialise in building services, power or control courses.
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This is part of the Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
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As an electrical and electronic engineering student, you’ll become familiar with electrical power engineering circuits, process control systems and programmable logic displays. There’s a strong focus on sustainability and the skills to work in multi-disciplinary teams. Most of your first-year courses are shared with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), making it easy for you to switch between our engineering degrees.
You also need to complete a minimum of 600 hours of planned supervised work placement to graduate. This experience exposes you to common engineering industry practices and helps you gain knowledge of engineering procedures, engineering responsibilities, and health and safety practices.
Year 1
Complete the following courses
- ENGE401 Introductory Engineering Mathematics
- COMP500 Programming Concepts and Techniques
- DIGD507 Mahitahi: Collaborative Practices
- ENGE500 Introduction to Sustainable Engineering Design
- ENGE501 Engineering Mathematics I
- ENGE504 Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- ENME502 Engineering Materials I
- ENEL503 Digital Devices & Systems
Year 2
Complete the following courses
- ENEL500 Analogue Devices & Systems
- ENEL510 Industrial Measurement & Control
- ENGE600 Engineering Management
- ENEL602 Electronics Project
- ENEL608 Intro to Microcontrollers
- ENEL610 Embedded Digital Systems
- ENEL621 Elements of Power Engineering
- ENEL620 PLC Applications
Year 3
Complete the following courses
- ENGE603 Renewable Energy Generation, Storage & Utilisation
- ENEL713 Power Systems Analysis & Design
- ENEL714 Electrical Machines
- ENGE771 Specialisation Project (Part A)
- ENGE772 Specialisation Project (Part B)
And choose three from the following
- ENGE601 Engineering Maths II
- ENEL702 Instrumentation & Control Systems
- ENEL703 Power Engineering
- ENEL710 Sustainable Energy for Renewable Power
- ENEL712 Embedded System Design
- ENEL715 Digital Systems Development I
- ENEL716 Digital Systems Development II
At least one of these courses should be at level 7.
Specialisation project
All students need to complete an industry-based project in their third year, which is completed over two semesters. This supervised project helps you develop new skills which include theoretical/practical design and production techniques. Students work as individuals or as part of a team on projects related to their major. During the project, you critically reflect on the relationship between your academic studies and engineering workplace practice, test theories and identify gaps in your knowledge to enhance your understanding of practical engineering matters.
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Students who started at AUT before 2024
If you started your studies in this programme before 2024, the courses you need to complete are a little different. Updated study plans for current students in this programme will be available on Canvas. If you have questions about your study plan and what courses you should take, email engineer@aut.ac.nz
- Control system engineer
- Lighting and building services engineer
- Power systems engineer
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Other major in the Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Postgraduate study
- High demand for electrical engineering skills
- Emphasis on sustainability and relevant skills for your career
- Includes an industry-based project
- Access to specialised facilities
- Interested in everything from computer circuits to fuel cells
- Always wanting to know how things work
- Passionate about physics and maths
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