What you will learn
The programme covers essential subjects such as:
- Building Services
- Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Financial Management
- Strength of Materials
- Energy Engineering
- Vibration and Seismic Design
- Air Handling Analysis
You’ll develop advanced skills aligned with international standards, applying engineering science to analyse complex problems, design sustainable and safe solutions, and utilise modern engineering tools. In your final year, you will complete a capstone project to ensure you are well-prepared and industry-ready.
More detail about this qualification
Graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) can enter this degree with only an additional 1.5 years of study. From there, you may progress to pursue further qualifications at Level 7, such as graduate diplomas, or continue into postgraduate study in engineering and related fields.
Career options
Graduates excel in various pathways such as research and development, technical support, education, sales, quality assurance, management, and technocratic roles in government and local authorities.
Career progression typically moves from supervised entry-level roles to independent practice as registered Engineering Technology Practitioners and Technical Members of Engineering New Zealand (TENZ), advancing to team leadership and potentially to general management positions—all while maintaining and expanding professional competence.
Emphasising ethical practice, teamwork, communication, and project management, the programme will prepare you for diverse mechanical engineering roles and ongoing career growth. The degree also provides clear pathways to further study, including four-year engineering degrees, graduate diplomas, and postgraduate qualifications.
