Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering), BE (Hons)

This four-year programme blends theoretical and practical training, ensuring you graduate career-ready. Pursue one of eleven specialisations at New Zealand's leading Engineering faculty.*Renowned for our passionate, active community, we offer dedicated support services and student networks to address personal or academic challenges, providing all resources for your success.*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

What can you study in Electrical and Electronic Engineering? The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering aims to ensure the reliability and sustainability of upcoming generations of electricity transmission, industrial automation, communication infrastructure and electric vehicles. The programme covers the discipline's foundations so that graduates are able to adapt to its rapid pace of change, and fulfil the need for professionals in an increasingly broad range of industries. As you undertake this specialisation in the second year of your BE(Hons), you'll grow your skills with electrical materials and electronic devices, circuit theory, software design and mathematical modelling tools. You will be introduced to engineering electromagnetics and computer systems, and also learn how engineers communicate technical and complex material. Other major topics, some of which are delivered in extensive elective courses, include: Communications and information systems, including between humans and automated devices Power electronics and the development of devices for a wide range of applications in power systems and automation, including a focus on the challenges of inductive power transfer Power systems and control, which covers electricity and electronic circuitry Robotics and signal processing, with exposure to complex systems and processing algorithms such as vision and navigation All our BE(Hons) specialisations are accredited by Engineering NZ, so your qualification will be recognised in many countries. Courses All students take a similar set of courses throughout their first year of a BE(Hons). Find out more about the compulsory degree components. You can get in-depth information about our undergraduate courses in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with the Faculty of Engineering and Design Course Viewer. Help and advice For general student enquiries, please contact a Student Hub. If you would like further academic information, you can contact an Undergraduate Course Adviser.