Bachelor of Construction
Course Overview
AUT’s Bachelor of Construction aims to equip students with robust and industry relevant skills for careers as either construction managers or as quantity surveyors in the local and global construction industry. Both roles are vital for the construction industry. The degree emphasises the capabilities required by the construction sector, and graduates will be well prepared for future roles in the construction industry.
The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) accreditation for the Bachelor of Construction is scheduled for the end of 2024. Graduates of this programme will be eligible for RICS accreditation if they successfully complete a Bachelor of Construction major and the Professional Practice minor. As part of your degree, you also have the option to pursue courses from a second minor or elective courses.
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Construction is a 360-point degree. You complete 120 points from core courses, 120 points from your chosen major, 60 points from a compulsory minor in Professional Practice, and 60 points from a second minor (from either the Bachelor of Construction or another degree at AUT) or from electives.
You also need to complete a minimum of 600 hours of planned supervised work experience to graduate, in addition to completing all your courses
Year 1
As part of your first year, you’ll study four core courses that provide the foundation knowledge required for the Bachelor of Construction.
You’ll also study two courses from your chosen major.
Year 2 and 3
You become more specialised in your chosen major.
In your second year you’ll also study three core courses alongside your major courses.
In your third and final year you complete a final core course alongside your major courses, and a 30-point project.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Secondary requirements
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE); or
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Levels; or
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB); or
Other secondary qualifications assessed on a case-by-case basis
Tertiary requirements
One year of successful study at bachelor level at a recognised institute, or equivalent |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Interpreting and NZ Sign Language - English Interpreting majors: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall with 7.0 in Writing and Speaking, and 6.5 in Reading and Listening; or equivalent. All other majors: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent. |