Courses
You may also choose to complete a minor alongside Mechanical Engineering in either Aerospace Engineering or Biomedical Engineering .
First year
The first year of the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours is made up of six compulsory courses taken by all Engineering students, plus courses specific to Mechanical Engineering:
You also need to complete one other 100-level elective course. Check with a Student Advisor for suggested options.
More information:
2nd–4th years
Once you have completed the first year and successfully applied for entry into Mechanical Engineering, you will study that discipline within the next three years.
Most courses in Mechanical Engineering consist of lectures supplemented by tutorials and laboratory classes.
In the fourth year you will complete a unique industry project. These are conducted within the department under the joint supervision of staff members and an industry sponsor. Most projects are sourced from Aotearoa New Zealand industry, or from well-known international firms. This experience gives you an employability advantage.
Second year
Third year
Plus one of:
Fourth year
Plus four courses chosen from these options, or any approved 400-level Engineering courses.
Physical requirements
Mechanical Engineering involves a variety of practical undertakings which includes, but is not limited to:
- compulsory design courses in each year of the degree require hand sketching, the use of drawing instruments, and comprehensive CAD use
- laboratories throughout the degree, including manual manipulation of controls and other hardware
- Workshop Training (ENME199) in the use of machine tools and Practical Workshop Experience (ENGR200) are both essential and core to the understanding of engineering principles taught, and require manual dexterity
- extensive use of specialised software packages and the frequent use of Microsoft products
- extensive use of computer equipment, including a mouse and, in some cases, track pads.
Should you have accessibility requirements that may affect your ability to complete such activities, please contact the Engineering Student Advisors before enrolling in second year to discuss support options.