Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

Entry criteria

What you will need to study this programme.

Domestic students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

• University entrance: A minimum on 60 NCEA credits at Level 3 including:
  • A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in Physics; and​
  • A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics (including Algebra and calculus); and
  • A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in one other subject from the list of approved NZQA UE subject list; and
  • A minimum of 18 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional subjects from the approved subjects listing at NZQA.
• Equivalent academic qualifications which may include:
  • ​University Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or ​Algebra; or
  • Equivalent Cambridge score; or
  • Equivalent International Baccalaureate.
• Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil)

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

• University Entrance Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (5 in Reading, 5 in Writing); or
• Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with writing and speaking scores no less than 6.0 and reading and listening bands no less than 5.5 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. Applyonline, 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 (PDF, 255KB)

International students Academic requirements

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

• Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
• All applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement;

And English entry requirements;

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

• Evidence of an IELTS (Academic) band score of at least 6 with writing and speaking scores no less than 6.0 and reading and listening bands no less than 5.5 or
• University Entrance Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (5 in Reading, 5 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 (PDF, 255KB)