All things are possible
Will you create the next life-saving device? Or the next iteration of search and rescue robot? Help companies automate their manufacturing processes? All these things are possible if you become a mechatronics engineer.
A Massey University Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Mechatronics) equips you with the knowledge and skills you will need to develop your own mechatronic systems. These skills will help you develop effective solutions to the problems you will face in industry.
The degree strikes a balance between a broad engineering education and practical abilities.
Massey University has a number of fully-equipped workshops. You will learn to use various tools during the course of your studies. For example:
Mechatronics staff are personable, welcoming, and approachable. Our open-door policy means you will have ready access to world-class experts on mechatronics, robotics, automation, AI, and materials-based research.
The mechatronics major at Massey University is a practical, multi-disciplinary major. It teaches you about mechanics, electronics, software, and control. It emphasises the importance of a coherent and concurrent design process when developing a system.
Over one quarter of the Bachelor of Engineering is project-based. These projects will give you the skills to design, build, and integrate mechanical, electrical and software systems from the ground up.
Project work could include:
Engineers are in demand in New Zealand, as there is a lack of qualified engineers in this country. Many Massey graduates are employed before they even graduate.
Your Massey Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) is recognised and respected worldwide, opening up job opportunities globally.
Mechatronics engineering graduates have a wide range of career options in New Zealand and overseas. They may work in areas like automotive, space, marine, manufacturing, automation and control, horticultural and agricultural-product processing, forestry, medical, health and many more. Positions include areas such as:
New Zealand is a great place to study. Massey University’s reputation is supported by our international rankings, accreditations and associations. We are rated five star plus by the QS World University Rankings.
Massey University has small class sizes, and our lecturers and staff are friendly and approachable.
As an international student, there are entry requirements that will apply to you. We recommend that you apply at least three months before your anticipated start date so your application can be processed in time. There are additional steps you will need to take. These include obtaining a visa and travel bookings if your study is to be in New Zealand.
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
There are no specific entry requirements for this programme, outside of university admission regulations. However please refer to the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours entry requirements to find out more about recommended preparation and prior learning.
To study this programme you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
There are some alternative ways to help you enter the engineering programme:
This one-semester pathway programme is if you need extra preparation in mathematics (160.105 Methods of Mathematics), physics (124.100 Introductory Physics) or chemistry (123.103 Chemistry for Modern Sciences). These courses can be taken separately (depending on your background) or as part of the CertScTech qualification.
Please note you must have achieved 16 Credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics (or equivalent) before you can enrol into 124.100 Introductory Physics or 160.105 Methods of Mathematics. To find out if you have what it takes, or what you need to do the introductory courses we recommend that you attempt the relevant quiz. Once you have completed the test/s, please contact the relevant course coordinator enquire through this page to discuss your suitability for this course or an alternative pathway.
This two-semester pathway is if you need extra preparation in mathematics, physics or chemistry.This is suitable if you wish to study a wide range of courses and keep your options open to change to another programme.
You can also choose subjects from: biology, programming, statistics, food, accounting, marketing, finance and management.
If you need extra preparation in mathematics, physics or chemistry, we have ‘compact’ courses over the summer that may help.
These courses are an intensive learning experience. You are advised to only take two introductory subjects. Tuition in each course takes six weeks and attendance is required during January and early February. These courses can be taken as a Certificate of Proficiency and can be put towards another qualification such as the BSc, BInfSc and BBus.
If you prefer to study at a slower pace, equivalent preparatory courses are available via Distance Learning mode:
If you are currently completing Year 13 you should apply for discretionary entrance if you intend to study these courses before your NCEA Level 3 results (or equivalent) become available in January. See Massey University entry requirements for more information.
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, we have courses and programmes that may help.
If you need to do a course before you start your programme, there may be options for you in Summer School.
From the Schedule to the Degree including:
Major courses
This is a parts-based qualification. This means there are regulations around your completion of Part One before progressing to Part Two and so forth.
Ensure that you also have 800 hours of practical work experience and complete reports 228.210 and 228.310.
Attend field trips, studios, workshops, tutorials and laboratories as required.
See ‘Courses for this programme’ below for schedules of courses.
| 124104 | Physics 1A: Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 15 |
| 124105 | Physics 1B: Electricity, Waves and Modern Physics | 15 |
| 159100 | Introduction to Programming | 15 |
| 160101 | Calculus | 15 |
| 160102 | Algebra | 15 |
| 228115 | Engineering and Technology Principles | 15 |
| 247114 | Science and Sustainability for Engineering and Technology | 15 |
| 159270 | Hardware-Oriented Computing | 15 |
| 228211 | Engineering Practice 3: Product Development | 15 |
| 228212 | Engineering Practice 4: Materials & Manufacturing | 15 |
| 228271 | Engineering Mathematics 2 | 15 |
| 281272 | Signals and Systems | 15 |
| 281281 | Analogue Electronic Systems | 15 |
| 281282 | Digital Electronic Systems | 15 |
| 282260 | Manufacturing Engineering and Computer Aided Design | 15 |
| 228311 | Engineering Practice 5: Engineering Design with Constraints | 30 |
| 228371 | Statistical Modelling for Engineers and Technologists | 15 |
| 281353 | Control Engineering | 15 |
| 281384 | Embedded Systems Design | 15 |
| 282371 | Mechanics and Materials | 15 |
| 282372 | Mechanism and Component Design | 15 |
| 282373 | Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics | 15 |
| 228711 | Engineering Practice 6: Design Capstone Project | 30 |
| 228798 | Individual Research Project | 30 |
| 282762 | Robotics and Automation | 15 |
| 282772 | Industrial Systems Design and Integration | 15 |
| 282778 | Mechatronics | 15 |
The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours is a parts-based qualification. That means you must complete the first part, before moving to the second etc.
You’ll take eight 15-credit courses a year, 60 credits per semester and 120 credits a year.
See the Bachelor of Engineering main page for more information on planning.
There are maximum time limits to complete some undergraduate and all postgraduate qualifications. If you do not complete within the maximum time, you may be required to re-apply for the programme if you wish to continue your studies.
If you complete this programme within the stated time limit, you will normally be able to graduate with a class of Honours.
Look for further information under ‘Student Progression’ in the regulations for this programme.
Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.
There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.
If you already know which courses you are going to take, you can use our fees calculator to get an estimate of your fees.
You may be eligible for a student loan to help towards paying your fees.
The New Zealand Government offers fees-free tertiary study for eligible domestic students. Find out more about the scheme and your eligibility on the Fees Free website. To use the site's eligibility checking tool, you will need your National Student Number.
Current and returning Massey students will find their National Student Number on their student homepage.
The BE(Hons) is a four year honours degree programme. Please note that fees will be charged according to the academic level of courses. This means that Years 1, 2 and 3 will be charged at the undergraduate course rate and Year 4 which is an honours year, will be charged at the postgraduate course rate.
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My lecturers maintained an open door policy and acted as mentors through each project, motivating me to engineer innovatively.
” Akshaya Kumar
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Throughout my studies, the engineering academic staff were supportive, encouraging, willing to help and probably, most importantly, they had real industry experience - not just academic and research based.
” Emma Bould
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I really enjoyed studying at Massey. My professors always had their doors open when I needed help with problems. For me, it was important to have that continuous feedback loop to help strengthen my skills as an engineer.
” Krystian Toms
The Bachelor of Engineering with Honours programme is accredited by Engineering NZ, under the Washington Accord, allowing our graduates to work internationally.
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Review this important information before you apply for this programme. This gives you full details of the rules and regulations about what you need to study and what you must achieve in order to graduate with this qualification. That includes structure, courses and requirements. These regulations should be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including the below.
If you are ready to apply, have a look at our application checklist. It will help you get prepared with what you need. Please also check the entry requirements carefully before you apply.
You will apply for the programme using the Apply now button on this page. You’ll also choose your specialisation (major, subject or endorsement) if applicable.
Some programmes have additional requirements such as the submission of a portfolio or CV. Click on Apply now and you will be able to submit those documents as part of the application process.
You will receive an Admission Offer of Place when you have been accepted into the programme. You need to accept this before you can enrol in your courses. International students also need to pay their fees at this point.
You’ll then get access to your own student homepage (also known as the student portal). This is where you can enrol in courses. Any updates on your application or enrolments will also be on your student homepage. Make sure you check this regularly.
When you choose courses, ensure you check for any requirements that apply including:
Each of our courses has its own webpage where you can find this information. You can use our course search to find course pages.
More information on courses is in the ‘Courses for this programme’ section on this page.
You can find information on application due dates and semester dates on the key dates page.
We look forward to welcoming you to Massey!
If you have any questions, contact us through the Enquire button on this page.
Each Massey programme is made up of courses (in some tertiary institutions they are called ‘papers’).
You will have some compulsory courses and some you can choose from.
Each course is worth a certain amount of credits (often 15 credits, but this does vary). You must gain a set number of credits to be able to graduate from this programme.
There may also be some rules about which courses you need to pass to progress to the next year, or stage, of your study (known as progression). There are also courses you must pass to graduate with a specialisation.
The first three digits of our course numbers show you which subject the course is about.
The second three digits show you the level and course ID number. For instance:
| 1 | 6 | 2 | . | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
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Electives are courses that are not compulsory. Certain guidelines are usually provided on courses you may take. Elective courses contribute to the programme, but not to your major or specialisation.
Use this tool to help determine how much time you will need each week to complete your studies.
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the programme or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these programmes go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Enquire button on this page if you have any questions.
There are a number of scholarships available for new and current students. They could relate to your situation, achievement or interest.