Engineers design the future. They provide innovative solutions to meet the needs of our modern world.
From buildings and bridges, to apps and smart devices, to pharmaceuticals and renewable energy, engineering feats are everywhere.
The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) is a four-year professional degree. The degree is accredited by Engineering New Zealand, allowing our graduates to work as professionally qualified engineers all over the world.
You can also choose to complete the Diploma in Global Humanitarian Engineering at the same time as your BE(Hons) degree, adding a humanities and service-based focus to your engineering discipline.
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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.
Pathways include:
All UC engineering degrees are accredited by Engineering New Zealand and all students qualify for student membership.
Graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities, from private companies and consultancies through to government agencies. Many engineers progress into management.
Insurance/year: 700 NZD/per year
