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Our BABE(Hons) program equips you with the skills to succeed in today's rapidly evolving global economy. This five-year course combines academic learning with hands-on experience, enabling you to enhance your technical expertise with versatile skills and analytical thinking crucial for tackling real-world challenges. You can pair any of our nine engineering disciplines with diverse subjects from arts, social sciences, cultural studies, and languages. The distinctive competencies you'll acquire through BABE(Hons) will prepare you to capitalize on emerging opportunities across technological, societal, and business landscapes. Every engineering specialization is accredited by Engineering New Zealand, ensuring international recognition of your qualification.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering covers core principles including engineering sciences, design methodologies, and professional practice. With significant focus on design projects, you'll translate theoretical concepts into tangible innovations through collaborative work. Key study areas include: Dynamics and control: employing mathematical modeling to analyze, predict, and optimize dynamic systems - from medical robotics to self-driving vehicles - driving advancements in safer, more efficient technologies. Engineering design: solving practical challenges using contemporary tools like CAD and finite element analysis for open-ended design projects.