The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours follows a closely prescribed structure, with introductory courses in engineering mathematics, computer science, and physics, and advanced courses and work placements in an engineering specialisation.
See ‘How do I plan my degree?’ above for an example degree structure diagram.
Compulsory courses
The first year of the degree includes the following compulsory courses for all BE(Hons) students:
- ENGR 100 Engineering Academic Skills
- ENGR 101 Foundations of Engineering
- EMTH 118 Engineering Mathematics 1A
- EMTH 119 Engineering Mathematics 1B
- PHYS 101 Engineering Physics A: Mechanics, Waves, Electromagnetism and Thermal Physics
- COSC 131 Introduction to Programming for Engineers
- Three 100-level courses based on your intended discipline choice
At the second year of the degree you will also take the following compulsory course:
- ENGR 200 Engineering Work Experience
Engineering disciplines
UC offers nine disciplines within the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours:
- Chemical and Process Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Forest Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Natural Resources Engineering
- Software Engineering
If you are undecided on which discipline you wish to pursue it is possible to keep your options open for more than one discipline (and is encouraged given the popularity of some professional programmes). Find guidance online to structuring your first year.
Engineering minors
Some of the Engineering disciplines have a minor subject available that students can also choose to complete:
- Biomedical Engineering within Mechanical Engineering
- Bioprocess Engineering within Chemical and Process Engineering
- Energy Processing Technologies within Chemical and Process Engineering
- Communications and Network Engineering within Computer Engineering
- Power Engineering within Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Environmental Process Engineering within Chemical and Process Engineering
- Structural Engineering within Civil Engineering
- Water and Environmental Systems Engineering within Civil Engineering
Diploma in Global Humanitarian Engineering
See also the Diploma in Global Humanitarian Engineering which can be studied alongside the BE(Hons) and be completed in the same time it takes to complete the four-year degree.
Further study
Te Rāngai Pūkaha | College of Engineering has a wide range of options for postgraduate study:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design
- Postgraduate Certificate in Product Innovation
- Master of Architectural Engineering
- Master of Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Fire Engineering
- Master of Engineering in Management
- Master of Engineering in Transportation
- Master of Engineering Studies
- Master of Human Interface Technology
- Master of Product Design
- Master of Product Innovation
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)