Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

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

• Get qualified in 3 years (full-time) and into employment sooner.
• A nationally-recognised engineering qualification.
• Approved under a New Zealand-wide framework for three-year engineering degrees
• Accredited by Engineering New Zealand. On completion of this programme, combined with a period of work experience, you'll be eligible to apply for membership of Engineering New Zealand.
• Five different pathways: environmental, geotechnical, water, roading and transportation, or structural
• Strong links with the engineering industry
• Small classes: the average class size is just 35-60 students
• Cross-credits from the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) available

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).