Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering

Keep pace with advances in automotive technology and find out how international trends affect national decisions about automotive applications. 

Learn about transport efficiency, sustainability issues, vehicle systems diagnosis, and how to manage industry disruption. 

Develop an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be socially responsible and innovative, and gain the skills to confidently apply your knowledge in a wide range of situations. Develop entrepreneurial skills to run business operations and manage projects within vehicle service industries. You'll also improve your communication and problem-solving skills.

For this programme you will need:

1. To have successfully completed a relevant Level 3 New Zealand Certificate or higher, or a comparable qualification in a relevant discipline or as approved by the Academic Leader.

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing).

3. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

You need to complete 360 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.unitec.ac.nz/career-and-study-options/automotive-engineering/bachelor-of-applied-technology-automotive-engineering

Once you’ve successfully completed this programme you’ll receive the qualification as Bachelor of Applied Technology and graduates may also further your studies in our Graduate Business programme, Masters programmes

You can join one of the following careers:

• Automotive Engineer