Duration
8 months
Intakes

Feb

Credits
120
International fees
About $45,700
Course description

Investigate the aspects of building construction and performance, project management, and the functionality of building materials. This course integrates research methodologies from architectural science with a project relevant to the industry, providing practical experience in the field. Acquire skills to oversee the development and continuous performance of the built environment. Additionally, you will gain a practical understanding of how buildings influence the natural environment through their design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

Career Prospects

Potential career oppurtunities include working as:

Sustainability consultant
Energy efficiency consultant
Project coordinator
Building services engineer
Contracts manager
Construction project manager
Green building analyst
Construction planner/scheduler

Entry requirements

Academic requirement:

A Bachelor of Building Science or Bachelor of Architectural Studies or equivalent, with at least a B average.

Students may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
TOEFL: minimum overall score of 90 with a minimum of 20 in Writing (internet-based test)
PTE: minimum overall score of 58 with no communicative skills score below 50
Victoria University of Wellington English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176 or higher, with each skill score no less than 169
Duolingo (DET): minimum overall score of 120 with no band less than 105
Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 4 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.