Bachelor of Engineering

Behind the rapid innovation and development of the new technology of our increasingly hi-tech world are skilled engineering professionals applying scientific knowledge to the design and development of new or improved products, systems, and processes. As electronic and computer-based systems contribute increasingly to our creativity, communications, entertainment, and well-being, the demand for qualified engineering graduates is continuing to grow.

Victoria offers a four-year Bachelor of Engineering [BE], which may be awarded with Honours.  

Areas of specialisation under the Bachelor of Engineering degree is listed below:

• Electronic Engineering uses electronics to develop effective solutions to engineering problems. This is an expansion of the current focus on the design of electronic instrumentation in the BScTech EINS specialisation. The curriculum includes both digital and analogue electronics, power electronics, communication electronics and devices.
• Computer System Engineering combines hardware and software techniques to develop innovative solutions to engineering problems. This specialisation was originally introduced with the BIT degree. It has been enhanced to draw on techniques from digital electronics, embedded controllers, software development, industrial design and artificial intelligence and to develop solutions in mechatronics and robotics.
• Network Engineering focuses on the design of distributed and networked solutions. An Internet Computing specialisation was introduced with the BIT. That specialisation has been expanded to the new Network Engineering specialisation including the full range of modern communication technologies, network protocols, middleware, and software development. Graduates will be able to design, build and configure modern networks and networked applications. The programme, unique within New Zealand, emphasises the interaction between networks, networked applications and their environment.

• Software Engineering involves the design, implementation and maintenance of software systems that behave reliably and efficiently, and are affordable to develop and maintain. The programme is based on the Software Engineering specialisation in the BIT and draws on technologies for both small and large scale development. It emphasises flexible and agile development, teaches a range of methodologies and considers human factors.