Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Whitireia and WelTecBachelor of Engineering Technology - Civil
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Petone Campus
Summary
Advance your engineering career with the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering), a qualification designed to open doors both nationally and internationally. The graduate attributes align with the Sydney Accord.
What you will learnThe programme offers specialised focus areas such as:
- Water and wastewater management
- Geotechnical engineering
- Structural engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Asset management
- Project management
Throughout your studies, you will develop professional engineering practice skills, equipping you for a wide range of civil engineering roles and positioning you for sustained career growth in the industry. In your final year, you will complete a comprehensive capstone civil engineering development project.
More detail about this qualificationGraduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) can enter this degree with only an additional 1.5 years of study. From there, you may progress to pursue further qualifications such as graduate diplomas, or continue into postgraduate study in engineering and related fields.
Engineering tutorsOur Engineering tutors bring a wide range of industry experience and knowledge.
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Career optionsGraduates develop high-level competencies aligned with international standards, including applying engineering science, analyse complex problems, design sustainable and safe solutions, utilise modern engineering tools, and effective project management.
You will be able to work ethically and collaboratively in diverse teams and communicate engineering concepts clearly across cultural and professional contexts. This programme fosters both practical skills and professional development, preparing graduates for diverse roles and ongoing career growth.
Entry criteria
DomesticUniversity Entrance - NCEA Level 3 including
- Three subjects at level 3 including: Physics with a minimum of 14 credits
- Calculus with a minimum of 14 credits, and
- one other subject with a minimum of 14 credits from the list of approved subjects* and
- Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and
- Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627).
OR
Equivalent academic qualifications which may include University Bursary with 45% or more in both Physics and Calculus or Algebra; equivalent Cambridge score, equivalent International Baccalaureate
InternationalInternational and EAL (English as an additional language) students must meet the minimum academic entry requirements and have achieved an overall band score (Academic) of 6.0 IELTS, (writing and speaking score no less than 6.0 and reading and listening bands no less than 5.5) or equivalent.
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*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions. International ākonga study grants are available. Contact: international@wandw.ac.nz for eligibility details.
Special entryA school leaver or an adult applicant with equivalent experience, who does not meet all of the entry criteria, may be given provisional entry at the discretion of the Head of School where it is considered that the student has a reasonable chance of succeeding in the qualification. Decisions must comply with each Metro ITP's QMS.
Recognition of Prior LearningRPL is available for all courses in this programme and must follow each Metro ITP's QMS.
Advanced straddlingApplicants with relevant qualifications or experience may enter directly into Year 2 or Year 3, subject to meeting the graduate profile and programme outcome criteria.
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