Study Bachelor of Construction (Level 7) at Southern Institute of Technology in New Zealand,

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What will I learn?

Study the Bachelor of Construction and get practical experience in construction practices, building services, construction methodologies and more. You can choose to major in Construction Management, Project Management or Quantity Surveying. The Bachelor of Construction will prepare you for a career at any level in the construction industry. You will learn and get practical experience in construction practices and technology, building services, health and safety management, construction methodologies and more. Tailor your degree to your career goals by choosing one of three specialisations: Construction Management Project Management Quantity Surveying The Bachelor of Construction aims to develop graduates who have the intellectual rigour, skills and capability needed by construction professionals. The qualification is aimed at secondary students who have achieved the requisite entrance qualifications, at recent certificate or diploma graduates (in Architectural Technology or Construction or Project Management or Quantity Surveying) wishing to undertake a degree programme of study, and at people working in the construction industry wishing to obtain a more senior position. It will be of interest to building inspectors, building practitioners, construction managers, contract supervisors, project managers, and quantity surveyors. Public and private sector organisations employing graduates will benefit from the knowledge and specialist skills that the graduates have acquired during their programme of study.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$22,500.00 (US$ 13,421) per year

Accommodation - Homestays (Single - 300/week)

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Invercargill Campus

136 Tay Street,

Invercargill,

Southland,

9810, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$22,500.00 (US$ 13,421) per year

Accommodation - Homestays (Single - 300/week)

Start date

June 2027

Venue

Invercargill Campus

136 Tay Street,

Invercargill,

Southland,

9810, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Students will have achieved NCEA Level 3 and met New Zealand university entrance requirements including:

Three subjects at Level 3, each with a minimum of 14 credits from NZQAs list of approved subjects (normally including a mathematics subject and a science or technology subject), and
Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing, and
Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, or
Completed the New Zealand Diploma in Construction or equivalent

Mature Applicants (20 years of age and above)

Notwithstanding the above admission criteria, mature aged applicants who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programmes may be considered for admission, provided they have successfully completed an approved course or programme, or have relevant industry experience, which is deemed to meet the required standard for entry.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.