Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management)

Entry criteria

What you will need to study this programme.

Domestic students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

• A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with:
  • ​14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from an approved subject list
  • a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or approved subjects, or plus:
  • a minimum of 12 credits at Level 2 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework, plus
  • 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing);
• ​​At least 3 ‘C’ passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations; or
• Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management); or
• Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology

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 (PDF 309 KB)

International students Academic requirements

As a part of this requirement, you must be at least 16 years of age and meet one of 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
• Successful completion of New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology

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 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 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 309 KB)