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Universities New Zealand Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus Courses Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical

Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical
at Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Christchurch, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 23,656
Country Rank#18
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

This national qualification was designed by industry in 2010 to meet the needs of the New Zealand engineering sector. The programme consists of core and elective courses focused on the design and implementation of engineering technology and aimed at providing you with sound thinking and problem solving abilities.

You will gain a solid grounding in engineering theory and principles of engineering science including design and drawing, materials, fluids, thermodynamics and production.

The graduate profile defined by Engineering New Zealand is benchmarked internationally to the exemplar graduate attributes for graduates of technician education programmes recognised under the Dublin Accord. Part-time up to 6 years.

Course Content
Level 3
- Engineering Practice
Level 4
- Engineering Fundamentals
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Technical Literacy
- Engineering CAD
- Mechanics
- Material Properties
Entry Requirement
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 6.0 Academic
- 5.5 Listening
- 5.5 Reading
- 5.5 Writing
- 5.5 Speaking
Fees & Scholarships
International Fee
$23,656 per year
Career Prospect
New Zealand mechanical engineering graduates are in demand for roles such as design engineer, production engineer, maintenance team leader, sales engineer or quality assurance engineer. You will find positions in diverse environments from high-level industrial facilities and urban based manufacturing, through to agricultural processing plants. You may also choose to focus in niche areas of personal interest, eg mountain bike design, or sustainable vehicle technologies.

This qualification meets the academic requirements for membership in Engineering New Zealand. Upon graduating you will be able to function at a technician-level in many countries as outlined by the Sydney and Dublin Accords (International Engineering Alliance 2002).

Cost Of Studying At Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical at Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus