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Graduate Diploma in Engineering Technology
with Strands in Mechanical and Highway Engineering
EN1801
Course details
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Feb 2027
- One year
- Full-time or Part-time
- $9,019*
- You may qualify for fee-free study under the Fees Free Policy
- Level 7
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton Rotokauri Campus
Summary
This programme is for engineering graduates and working engineering professionals wishing to gain further specialist knowledge in an additional discipline area. The programme also offers the opportunity for those candidates with a relevant engineering background and experience who may wish to gain a formal qualification to recognise that experience. The programme has strands in mechanical and highway engineering.
A 30-credit Engineering Development Project is included, which may be research or work-based placement, allowing students to undertake research in an area of interest. The remaining six 15-credit modules are the various pathway modules from the Bachelor of Engineering Technology programme.
Students can complete the programme in one year’s full-time study or will be able to study part-time (up to three years) whilst in employment.
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Group A: Common compulsory module for all strands
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG7101 | Engineering Development Project | 7 | 30 | Minimum of 30 credits at level 6 in chosen major; and Civil: MG6106; or Mechanical: MG6136 |
Compulsory modules: Mechanical strand
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG6032 | Fluid Mechanics | 6 | 15 | MG5002 MG5004 | |
| MG6037 | Advanced Thermodynamics | 6 | 15 | MG5030 | |
| MG7031 | Applied Computational Modelling | 6 | 15 | MG5039 MG5032 MG6032 or MG5008 | |
| MG7022 | Energy Engineering | 7 | 15 | MG6037 | |
| MG7024 | Fluids Power & Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 7 | 15 | MG6032 |
Compulsory modules: Highway Engineering strand
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG6014 | Highway Engineering 2 | 6 | 15 | MG5012 | |
| MG6015 | Traffic Engineering | 6 | 15 | MG5012 | |
| MG6011 | Hydrology and Erosion Management | 6 | 15 | ||
| MG7007 | Urban Transport Planning | 7 | 15 | MG5012 | |
| MG7047 | Special Topic | 7 | 15 |
Group G: Common elective modules for all strands*
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG6190 | Mathematics 2 | 6 | 15 | MG5004 | |
| MG7025 | Project Management | 7 | 15 | MG6103 | |
| MG7026 | Risk Management | 7 | 15 | MG6103 | |
| MG7047 | Special Topic | 7 | 15 |
*Subject to staff availability and student numbers
Career/further opportunities
Graduates will have the appropriate skills and knowledge to either enter the workforce, or go on to postgraduate study in an engineering-related area, or pursue further study and professional development in other areas.
The job market evolution is predicted to increase the need for engineering technical staff with expertise in more than one technical discipline. This qualification creates a path to add a specialisation or a further specialisation to existing qualifications and/or experience.
Note that this qualification does not lead to an automatic professional affiliation and/or recognition with the Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand (Engineers NZ) [IPENZ].
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Entry criteria
Candidates are required to have:
a. Successfully completed a bachelor degree in an engineering discipline (excluding a specialisation in the strand the candidate wishes to complete in this programme), with a pass mark of 65% or more, from a New Zealand institution, or
b. Successfully completed a bachelor degree in an engineering discipline from an approved and accredited overseas institution, with a pass mark of 65% or more or a Cumulative GPA of 6.5 or more; and completed their degree within 5 years; or
c. Successfully completed the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (excluding a specialisation in the strand the candidate wishes to complete in this programme) and have further practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind; or
d.Evidence of equivalent practical, professional or educational experience, as approved by the Centre Director or designated nominee.
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[1] may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the 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.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 with 6.0 writing, 6.0 speaking, 5.5 reading, 5.5 listening; or equivalent or PTE: (Academic) score of 50 for overall , with 50 for writing and speaking and no band score lower than 42 for reading and listening or NZCEL: Level 4 (Academic).
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Semester 2 2026
Whānau evening
Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Time: 5.30pm-6.30pm
Venue: G Block, Student Street, Rotokauri Campus
Induction day
Date: Monday 20 July 2026
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: RkGg.25, G Block, Rotokauri Campus
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