Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management

Entry criteria

What you will need to study this programme.

Domestic students Academic & Non-Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

• Completed a related/ similar undergraduate degree accredited by NZQA recognized: OR
• Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) or New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology or New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) AND have at least three years experience in the field of Quantity
• Surveying or Construction Management: OR
• Have a professional qualification in a relevant discipline AND be able to demonstrate competency equivalent to a graduate from qualifications; OR
• Have a minimum of six years management experience in the field of construction or closely related industry and with the approval of the relevant Academic Authority to enrol

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Simply apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
• If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply

For more information, download the programme regulations

International students Academic requirements

As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet oneof the following;

• All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement or
• Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management) or New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology or New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) AND have at least three years experience in the field of Quantity: OR
• Have a professional qualification in a relevant discipline AND be able to demonstrate competency equivalent to a graduate from qualifications; OR
• Have a minimum of six years of management experience in the field of construction or closely related industry and with the approval of the relevant Academic Authority to enrol

And English entry requirements;

​If English is not your first language, you will also need at least oneof the following qualifications:

• Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with no band score lower than 5.5; or
• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our [Bridging Education Programmes](https://www.unitec.ac.nz/career-and-study-opti...