Sorena programme guide
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical) is listed by Ara Institute of Canterbury as a Bachelor at NZQF Level 7.
What you will study
Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.
Who may find it relevant
No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.
Programme structure
Published duration: 3 Years (part-time options available).
Fees context
NZ$29,761
(per year)
2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.
Not published; 2026 fee shown only
Entry requirements
New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 which must include:14 credits at Level 3 in each of : Physics, Calculus and one other subject from the list of approved subjects*Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the sameIf you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. Full requirements: https://www.ara.ac.nz/products/programme/ch4018-mech-bachelor-of-engineering-technology-mechanical/