Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)

at Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Level 5

Core courses

• Engineering Computing
• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Communication
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Engineering Design and Drawing
• Electrical Principles
• Electronic Principles
   

Level 6

Elective courses

Level 7

Core courses

• Engineering Development Project A
• Engineering Development Project B
• Professional Engineering Practice
   

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and:
 

• Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,

• Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
   

OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Business and ICT Pathway or equivalent
 

Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same
 

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
 

Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic

• 5.5 Listening

• 5.5 Reading

• 5.5 Writing

• 5.5 Speaking

International Fee

$12,185 per year
 

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) has been fully accredited by the Engineering New Zealand (EngNZ) and is recognised to international standards under the Sydney Accord.
 

You will be in demand with this degree working in sectors such as power distribution, electronic design, computing, computer networking, mechatronics and telecommunications.
 

On graduation you will be eligible to join EngNZ as a graduate member.