Entry requirements
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
There are multiple entry options for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours:
NCEA
You should aim to have at least:
- 14 credits in Level 3 maths or calculus including both differentiation and integration
- 14 credits in Level 3 physics
- 14 credits in Level 3 chemistry.
Note:
Achievement standards 91578 — 'Apply differentiation methods in solving problems' and 91579 — 'Apply integration methods in solving problems', must be included.
Chemistry is not required for students taking Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Software Engineering.
18 credits are strongly recommended in all subjects.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
You will need to have:
- Minimum of 4 HL (or 5 SL) in maths (HL is recommended)
- Minimum of 4 HL (or 6 SL) in physics (HL is recommended)
- Minimum of 4 HL (or 6 SL) in chemistry.
Chemistry is not required for students taking Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Software Engineering.
Cambridge International Examination (CIE)
You will need to have:
- Maths and physics — D grade or better at A level or A in AS level
- Chemistry — D grade or better at A level or A in AS level.
Chemistry is not required for students taking Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Software Engineering.
Alternatively the first year can be completed in more than one year (maximum of two years) with a minimum requirement of:
- CIE Score of 120 Points
- D Grade at A-Level or C Grade at AS-Level in Mathematics
- D Grade at A-Level or C Grade at AS-Level in Physics
- preferably C Grade at AS-Level in Chemistry (discipline specific).
Introductory pathway
If you did not achieve enough credits, you can take introductory courses in specific subjects to start with (eg, MATH101, PHYS111, and CHEM114). You could then take the first year courses in Semester 2 and over summer, or do an extra year of study.
International transition pathway
International students can transition to this degree via the International Year One programme, and pathway into the second year of the BE(Hons) degree.
If you do not have UE from your high school studies, you can instead transition with the Foundation Studies Certificate and begin your BE(Hons) the following year.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
Top achievers
Students who have achieved excellent results in all relevant subjects may be able to get direct entry into the second year.
Alternatively, a Modified First Year is offered to students who have taken the MATH199 or relevant STAR Science courses, and/or have achieved excellent results in some subjects. You may be exempt from taking some of the required courses in the first year and offered advanced/interest courses in their place.
See more about Studying Engineering for planning your first year.
