The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) focuses on how problems can be solved by using design and engineering processes. At every stage of your degree, you'll be involved in creating, designing and realising sophisticated engineering products. You will have the opportunity to showcase your research and design work at the Oji Fibre Solutions Engineering Design Show – a conference-style event open to industry and the public. As a Waikato engineering student you will also complete 800 hours of work experience – usually paid – with a company or organisation that suits your interests, and you’ll make valuable industry contacts which in many cases leads to part or full-time work. Our Cooperative Education Unit actively seeks and oversees your industrial work placement, ensuring a good fit for your area of study and career goals.

The areas of study within the BE(Hons) have individual entry requirements. For guaranteed entry you are expected to have studied the listed subjects at Level 3 NCEA, CIE AS, A Level or equivalent with certain levels of attainment. Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Calculus - a minimum of 16 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in Mathematics with Calculus. Physics - a minimum of 14 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in Physics. Chemical & Biological Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials & Process Engineering Chemistry - a minimum of 16 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in Chemistry Calculus - a minimum of 16 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in Mathematics with Calculus. Physics - a minimum of 14 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in Physics. Software Engineering Calculus - a minimum of 16 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in Mathematics with Calculus. A minimum of 14 credits in NCEA at Level 3 in two other approved subjects for University Entrance. All other applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and pathways are available. We encourage you to apply for your desired stream of study and we will work with you on a pathway if you do not meet these requirements. Each programme has a set of compulsory papers that you must study. Some papers have specific entry requirements and if you do not have the required background you may be directed to take certain papers in your first year of study.