First year Students will study mechanical engineering theory and then put learning into practice through project work. In the first year students will study six standard engineering courses plus two courses specific to their major, mechanical engineering. Second year In their second year of study students will study mechanical production, manufacturing processes, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, the strength of different materials and product design Third year The third year involves a major project linked to industry; students will continue with specialist subjects to provide an in-depth knowledge of the operation and design requirements of various mechanical infrastructures.

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 success 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.