Build hardware for a digital world
Electrical and electronic circuits are part of our everyday lives. Study electronics to learn how information moves through components like circuits or microprocessors.
You’ll learn to design and create real systems and components. Develop an engineering and problem-solving mindset, and learn from talented academics and your peers in a creative environment.
Experiment in up-to-date laboratories, populated with a wide range of modern test equipment and development tools.
Choose your study path
There are two main ways you can study electronics with us. Choose the degree that best suits your interests and career goals.
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
Major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in your Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)). This four-year professional degree is fully accredited by Engineering New Zealand under the Washington Accord. This means that when you graduate, you’ll have a degree that is recognised all over the world
You’ll develop professional skills including project management, while also gaining industry experience with up to 800 hours of work experience.
Choose courses that will help prepare you for further study. You could focus your BE(Hons) on:
- renewable energy systems
- embedded systems, which includes programming hardware and running programs on microprocessors.
Bachelor of Science
You could major in Electronic and Computer Systems as part of a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and add another science subject as a second major or minor.
Subjects that go well with Electronic and Computer Systems include:
- Computer Science—to deepen your knowledge of computer systems, programming, and electronics
- Physics—to study the theory behind electronics alongside its application
- Space Science—to prepare for a future in the space industry
- Mathematics or Statistics—to pair theory with its practical use.
Studying full time, you can complete a Bachelor of Science in three years.
Degree support and advice
We can help you match your interests and career goals with the right course of study.
If you’re a new student, talk to a Future Student Adviser.
If you’re already studying with us, talk to Tītoko—Student Success.
Study options
Find out how you can study electronics at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Future careers
A career in electronics requires vision and enthusiasm, as well as a deep grounding in theory.
Our graduates go on to diverse careers working at organisations like Beca, Transpower, and Wellington Electricity.
They work in areas that include:
- renewable energy
- robotics and mechatronics
- automation engineering
- electrical engineering.
More career information
Find out more about careers in electronics.
The government careers website, Tahatū, offers more information about jobs, salaries, and current opportunities.
Scholarships
You may be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies.
We have first-year and school-leaver scholarships available, as well as specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. If nothing fits right now, something may suit you later.
We encourage you to apply. It’s a straightforward process, and it could make a real difference.
Some applicable scholarships
- Infratec Scholarship for Māori, Pasifika, and Women in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering
- Trimble Karahipi Hangarau / Technology Scholarship
- T.J.A. Ballinger Scholarships
- Entain NZ Scholarship for Women in Mathematics, Engineering and Technology
- The Graham Kelly Engineering and Computer Science Scholarships for Pasifika Students
Scholarships for Engineering and Science
There could be a scholarship for your qualification, subject area, background, or situation.
Scholarships for international students
We are currently offering a NZ$15,000 VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship to all eligible international students enrolling in a Bachelor’s degree.
Your scholarship will be processed automatically when your programme application is accepted, and the amount will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Other scholarships
We also offer specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. If nothing fits right now, something may suit you later.
We encourage you to apply. It’s a straightforward process, and it could make a real difference.
Scholarships for Engineering and Science
There could be a scholarship for your qualification, subject area, background, or situation.
Postgraduate study
Engineering and Computer Science are complex and fast-moving disciplines, and we’re committed to excellence in both teaching and research.
Our postgraduate programmes support new graduates, professional engineers, and those who are looking for a change of career.
Get help to manage your finances
We can help you:
- budget your money
- manage your student loan or allowance
- work out your accommodation payment schedule.
If you're facing financial difficulties, we can help you apply for the Hardship Fund.
You may be eligible for government or community support, too.
Wellington Global Exchange
If you're a current student at Victoria University of Wellington, you can complete part of your degree overseas. Choose from our 140 partner universities worldwide.
Study Abroad and Exchange Programme
If you're an overseas student, you can spend a trimester or a year at Victoria University of Wellington. You'll earn credits at your home university while you study here.