Mechanical Engineering
Introduction
Mechanical engineers design and develop everything that moves or has moving parts — from airplanes to wind turbines to dishwashers.
Mechanical engineers design and develop everything that moves or has moving parts — from airplanes to wind turbines to dishwashers.
You may also choose to complete a minor alongside Mechanical Engineering in either Aerospace Engineering or Biomedical Engineering .
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.
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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.
Mechanical Engineering involves a variety of practical undertakings which includes, but is not limited to:
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.
Mechanical engineers meet the challenges of our changing world by applying creativity, scientific knowledge, and engineering skills to find solutions to technical problems.
Your experiences will work well in a huge number of industries, from medical to building to transport to power generation.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.