Diploma in Engineering - Electronic

at Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Level 4

• Engineering Fundamentals
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Technical Literacy
• Electrical Principles
• Electrical and Electronic Applications

Level 5

• Electronic Principles
• Computer Programming 1
• Microcontrollers 1
• Electronics 1
• Introduction to Networks
• Routing and Switching Essentials
• Electronic Manufacturing 1
• Engineering Mathematics 2

Level 6

• Engineering Management
• Engineering Project
• Electronics 2
• Electronic Manufacturing 2
• Computer Programming 2
• Scaling Networks
• Connecting Networks
• Microcontrollers 2

NCEA Level 2 which must include: 12 credits in Literacy Level 1 or above and 12 credits in Mathematics (including algebra, calculus and geometry) Level 2 or above

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

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

English Requirements
What if English is not my first Language?

If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.

Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.

If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?

You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.

Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic

• 6.0 Listening
• 6.0 Reading
• 6.0 Writing
• 6.0 Speaking

International Fee
$23,656 per year

It is expected that as a graduate, you will possess the educational underpinnings and work-ready attributes defined by the Engineering New Zealand Graduate Profile for Engineering Technicians.

The graduate profile is benchmarked internationally to the exemplar graduate attributes for graduates of engineering technician programmes recognised under the Dublin Accord. As such, your qualification can be recognised on the international stage by all accord member countries. Other potential career paths include electrical technician and electronic technician.