Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

Summary

Develop the skills for a career as a Civil Engineer in this three year (full-time) Bachelor’s programme. Specialise in environmental, geotechnical, water, roading and transportation, or structural engineering. Learn to make informed decisions about civil engineering projects, and apply technology to solve practical engineering problems. Explore computer-modelling techniques, civil engineering project management, engineering materials and structures, and construction practices.

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, and traffic engineering and urban transportation studies

Environmental engineering: including fundamentals of environmental engineering, the sensitive environment, and resource and environmental management

Highlights

• 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

Qualification pathway

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.

CAREER OPTIONS

• Civil engineer (design)
• Civil engineering project and/or construction manager
• Geotechnical engineer
• Roading-transportation engineer
• Structural engineer
• Water/environmental engineer