Bachelor
Develop the skills for a career as a Civil Engineer in this three year (full-time) Bachelor's programme. Specialise in environmental, geotechnical, water, roading and transportation, or structural engineering. Learn to make informed decisions about civil engineering projects, and apply technology to solve practical engineering problems. Explore computer-modelling techniques, civil engineering project management, engineering materials and structures, and construction practices.
There are 5 pathways within the Civil major:
Structural engineering: design, construction, and supervision of buildings and other structures
Water engineering: design and construction of water supply, wastewater or stormwater systems, analyse river catchment systems, hydrology and erosion management, and urban drainage systems
Geotechnical engineering: analysis, design and construction of foundations, slopes, earthworks structures and retaining walls
Roading and transportation engineering: design, construction and maintenance of roads, traffic engineering and urban transportation studies.
Environmental engineering: including fundamentals of environmental engineering, the sensitive environment, and resource and environmental management
Well-prepared students have the best chance of success in their studies, so we've put together a free online guide you can use to refresh and sharpen some of the skills you'll need in this programme
Cross-credits from the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) are available.
If English is not your first language, please be aware that to enter this programme you'll need to have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years, such as IELTS. This applies to both new students and progressing students (including NZDE graduates).
For this programme, you will need:
1. 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:
2. 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (5 in reading, 5 in writing)
3. Be 16 years old by the time you start this programme
3. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:
Don't have NCEA? We also accept:
For more information download the programme regulations:
Programme Regulations
- Civil engineer (design) - Civil engineering project and/or construction manager - Geotechnical engineer - Roading-transportation engineer - Structural engineer - Water/environmental engineer