Graduate Certificate in Construction and Building Science

Summary

Future-proof your skillset with this flexible and fast qualification.

Bring your skills up to date with the Graduate Certificate in Construction and Building Science (GCertCBSc). The GCertCBSc is designed for people with a background in architecture, construction, building science, engineering, or environmental science.

Select from a range of new courses to build the qualification you need to go further. Courses are available in architecture, building science, construction, interior architecture, landscape architecture, and urban and regional planning, as well as engineering, health, and science.

You can complete the 60-point GCertCBSc in one trimester of full-time study. It also prepares you for studying a degree at postgraduate level, such as the Master of Building Science or the Master of Construction.

Skills for the future of building and construction

Choose from courses that cover key emerging technologies in the sector, such as:

• artificial intelligence
• virtual reality
• robotics
• drones
• building information modelling.

Flexibility or focus

Select from a large list of relevant courses to build a programme of study that suits your goals, or choose one of eight distinct subject areas to focus on.

Available subject areas:

• Building Surveying
• Built and Natural Heritage Conservation
• Construction Management
• Construction Health and Safety
• Project Management
• Smart CIties and Digital Built Environments
• Sustainable Construction
• Sustainable Engineering Systems.

How you’ll study

Classes will be a mix of face-to-face, blended learning (online and in-person), and block format.

Graduate Diploma in Construction and Building Science

You can also choose to study a Graduate Diploma in Construction and Building Science if you want to study eight courses and widen your expertise further.

Scholarships

You may be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We have first-year and school-leaver scholarships available, as well as specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas.

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Support for students

Victoria University of Wellington is a welcoming place with great student support. There are all sorts of resources and support available to help you make the best of your time at university.