Course catalogue / Ara Institute of Canterbury
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
- Qualification
- Bachelor
- NZQF level
- 7
- Duration
- Full-time - 3 Years (Part-time options available, up to 10 years)
- Indicative fees
- NZ$29,761/yr
- Location
- Madras Street, Christchurch
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
NZ University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 with 14 credits at Level 3 in each of Physics, Calculus, and one other approved subject; Literacy 10 credits at Level 2+ (5 reading, 5 writing); Numeracy 10 credits at Level 1+. Alternative/equivalent qualifications (IB, Cambridge) assessed individually. Alternative entry available for those with equivalent skills from work/life experience.
English requirements
IELTS 6 (no band below 5.5)
“Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic, 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 6.0 Writing, 6.0 Speaking”
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