Natural Resources Engineering
Qualifications
Overview
Sustainability is the focus of Natural Resources engineers — that means protecting, improving, and maintaining natural resources such as soil, water, and the atmosphere. This involves renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and carbon positive cities.
Natural Resources engineers work alongside communities and mana whenua to create solutions for complex and large-scale crises like climate change, housing, and poverty.
- Gain experience in understanding and re-imagining sustainable engineering practices.
- Benefit from world-class, high-tech laboratories on campus, and mentorship opportunities with experts in this developing field.
- Fun and engaging programmes, involving field trips and camps.
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 Natural Resources Engineering:
You also need to complete one other 100-level elective course. Check with a Student Advisor for suggested options.
More information:
- To view what this degree will look like, see the degree diagram on the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours page.
- For guidance on how to structure your first year, visit the Engineering First Year webpage.
2nd–4th years
Once you have completed the first year and successfully applied for entry into Natural Resources Engineering, you will study that discipline within the next three years.
Communication skills are nurtured throughout, as all professional engineers need to be able to provide detailed engineering reports and effectively take part in presentations, public hearings, and inquiries.
Second year
- Complete the following list of courses
An external field camp also forms part of the second-year programme.
Third year
- Complete the following list of courses
An external site visit also forms part of the third-year programme.
Fourth year
- Complete the following list of courses
Plus four courses chosen from the electives list, or any approved 400-level Engineering courses.
Those with a GPA of 6 or more may take a 600-level course as one of their options, with approval.
Natural Resources engineers are highly sought after and there are plenty of exciting careers including research and academic opportunities in Aotearoa and globally.
Some career pathways could include:
- Consulting
- City and regional planning
- Government policy
- Research and Development (R&D).
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Natural Resources Engineering.
Contact us
Te Tari Pūhanga Metarahi, Rawa Taiao | Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering
Phone +64 3 369 3113
Email engdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz
Location
Level 4, Civil-Mechanical Engineering building – see campus maps
Postal address
Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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