About Graduate Diploma In Engineering (level 7) in Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec)

Our graduate diplomas are ideal for graduates seeking specialist knowledge in these areas or professionals with industry experience who want a formal qualification. You'll develop your ability to undertake high-level design, specification and project management. Work on industry projects and applications.  

During this programme, students get away from the classroom and visit real sites where they can see first hand how what they are learning applied in the industry.

In the past students have done site visits to construction projects such as the construction of Te Auaha, Wellington Hospital and the PWC Centre on the waterfront in Wellington.

This programme will allow engineering graduates to gain more knowledge and an additional qualification that will give you the skills needed to advance your career.

Choose a specialisation:

Building Services

Mechatronics

Structures

Water and Waste

Why Engineering at WelTec? 

• Practical skills- WelTec strikes the right balance with practical and theoretical learning. This course will give you real skills that you can take to the workplace while also giving you all the necessary theoretical knowledge too.
• Class sizes - Studying at WelTec will mean that you will be able to take advantage of our smaller class sizes. Because of this, you will have more one on one time with your tutors to help you through your learning journey.   
• Tutors - Our engineering tutors are highly experienced, knowledgeable and approachable with industry connections helping you during your studies and beyond. You can learn more about them.
• Flexible study - Full time and part time study options available for this programme. 

Career Prospects

The New Zealand Government has listed Civil, Structural and Electrical engineers as an in-demand skills in New Zealand which means that graduates from this course will be highly sought-after in the workplace.

You can find out more about skill shortages and career prospects in this area.

Academic qualification equivalents

• A three year Bachelor degree or equivalent study/work experience.

English language requirements (one of the below):

IELTS:

• Postgraduate Diploma and Graduate Diploma in Engineering: 6.5 overall with no sub-score less than 6.0
• Graduate Diploma, Bachelor and Level 6 Diploma: 6.0 overall with no sub-score less than 5.5
• Level 5 Diploma: 5.5 overall with no sub-score less than 5.0 

TOEFL iBT :

• Postgraduate: Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
• Graduate Diploma, Bachelor and Level 6 Diploma: Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20)
• Level 5 Diploma: Score of 46 (with a writing score of 20) 

PTE: 

• Postgraduate Diploma: PToE (Academic) score of 58
• Graduate Diploma, Bachelor and Level 6 Diploma: PToE (Academic) score of 50
• Level 5 Diploma: PToE (Academic) score of 42  

Wellington Institute of Technology Tuition Fees

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.