First year In the first year students will study core engineering modules and an electrical engineering module. There are three pathways to choose from when it comes to the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical): Power Engineering The Waikato is a major contributor to the electricity supply grid producing about 50% of New Zealand's energy needs. Millions of dollars are spent annually upgrading the electrical infrastructure in the Waikato. This investment requires a highly qualified and skilled workforce that graduates of the BEngTech can be part of. Power engineering graduates will be competent at analysing, solving, managing and taking responsibility for broadly-defined electrical and power engineering problems and activities. Graduates will have an in-depth knowledge of the operation and protection of power systems; an understanding of the design requirements for power systems; in-depth knowledge of the operation and performance of electrical machines; and knowledge of the fundamental components of power electronic systems. Mechatronics Mechatronics merges the two disciplines of mechanical engineering and electronics. It also includes aspects of computing, robotics and automation. This pathway is much in demand by manufacturers because of its combination of all these different disciplines. Electronics Electronics engineering is about the design of amplifiers and power converters, modern manufacturing of circuit boards, programming of computers and microcontrollers, and signal processing. Second year In the second year students will study modules entirely specific to the electrical engineering major. This could be in the design, operation and protection of power systems, machinery or electronics. Third year In the final year students will put all the skills and processes they've learned into completing a practical, industry-based project. If already in employment, students can tailor the project to suit their workplace.

General academic admission a) Candidates are required to have: i) obtained a minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework, including: (1) Three subjects at level 3 including a minimum of 14 credits in Physics; and (2) A minimum of 14 credits in Calculus; and (3) One other subject with a minimum of 14 credits from the list of approved subjects *; and (4) Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing; and (5) Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required). * NZQA approved subjects ii) obtained the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) with a 60% or better overall grade average; or iii) completed at least two years relevant work experience post-graduation; or iv) gained admission approved by the Programme Committee/Centre Director; or v) completed equivalent academic qualifications which may include University Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or Algebra; equivalent Cambridge score, equivalent International Baccalaureate. Special admission Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success1 may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes. Provisional entry Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Centre Director or designated nominee. Selection criteria a) Candidates may be required to attend an interview and may be required to produce a work-based portfolio (where appropriate). b) Where applications exceed the number of places available, the following selection criteria may be applied: i) academic achievement in related subject areas such as statistics, technology, and graphics; ii) previous academic achievements; iii) communication skills; iv) motivation to complete the programme; v) life or work experience in, or appropriate to, the programme; vi) ability to participate in fieldwork aspects of the programme, where relevant. English language requirements Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an overall International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or better in the academic band, with a minimum of 6.0 in the written and speaking bands, and a minimum of 5.5 in the reading and listening bands; or equivalent.