Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Canterbury, New Zealand

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Engineers design the future. They provide innovative solutions to meet the needs of our modern world. From buildings and bridges, apps and smart devices, to pharmaceuticals and renewable energy, engineering technologies are everywhere. The BE(Hons) is a four-year professional degree. The degree is accredited by Engineering New Zealand, allowing our graduates to work as professionally qualified engineers all over the world. UC also offers Engineering Conjoint degrees which allow you to combine your BE(Hons) degree with another and study different areas at the same time. Study Involve: Design, build, use, and improve engineering technology. Access modern engineering labs and computer and testing facilities. Enjoy a flexible first year which allows you to keep a variety of discipline options open for your next three years of study. Combine your Engineering studies with other degrees through UC's Engineering Conjoint degrees to complete two different subject areas in one. This branch of engineering is about using electricity for the benefit of the world - from providing power for homes and industry, to creating the physical parts that transfer information on computers and smart devices. While similar to both Computer Engineering and Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering has a stronger focus on making things happen in the physical world. Study Involve: Combining theory and practice by building and testing systems like solar cars, electric vehicles, and robots. Field trips to electricity infrastructure like power stations. A final year research project, often sponsored by industry. You can add a minor in Power Engineering with courses on electric power and renewable energy.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$53,020.00 (26,68,479) per year
Start date

February 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$53,020.00 (26,68,479) per year
Start date

July 2027

Venue

UC Ilam Campus

20 Kirkwood Avenue,

Upper Riccarton,

Christchurch,

Canterbury,

8041, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

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, EMTH117, 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 Diploma in University Studies (International) 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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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