Entry Requirements
To enrol in this programme you need to have:
- University Entrance, including NCEA Level 3 with three subjects at Level 3 made up of:
- Physics with a minimum of 14 credits
- Mathematics with a minimum of 14 credits, and
- One other subject with a minimum of 14 credits from the list of approved subjects;
- Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing; and
- Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627).
If you do not meet these requirements, but consider yourself adequately capable of studying the BEng Tech, as you possess equivalent knowledge required for entry through other programs of study or work experience, please do talk to us.
20 years or over
If you are 20 years of age or over and do not hold the minimum entry requirements you will be eligible to be enrolled where your previous educational, work or life experience indicates you have a reasonable likelihood of success.
Mathematical skills
Mathematical skills are foundational to study in engineering. As such, early in your journey you’ll need to take MG5004 Engineering Maths Level 5. In order to help you succeed in this course, we recommend you first check to see if you are ready to take this course by doing a self-assessment. You will find it on this page:
Engineering Maths Course
English language requirements
Domestic students for whom English or Māori is not their first language must also have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with writing and speaking scores no less than 6.0 and reading and listening scores no less than 5.5, or equivalent.
Learn more about English language requirements
International students and domestic students living overseas
You can not study this programme if you are:
- an international student living overseas
- a New Zealand student living overseas.
Learn more about studying as an international student
Computer and internet requirements
This programme is delivered online. To complete this programme you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.
Learn more about our online learning and study tools.
