University
University of AucklandThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
4 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2023
Campus
University of Auckland
Become part of a community that plays a role in improving our future – blend theory and practice to contribute to an increasingly technologically advanced, sustainable world.
This four-year programme, comprising a blend of theoretical and practical work, ensures that you’re career-ready upon graduation. You’ll pursue one of the nine specialisations available at our country’s leading Engineering faculty.
We are known also for our passionate, active community. With dedicated support services and student networks to help you with personal or academic issues, we’ll provide you with all the resources necessary for success.
Structural Engineering
Structural Engineering focuses on design that ensures the safety, stability, liveability, sustainability and security of our built structures.
Subject overview
Structural engineers are essential to our built environments, covering domains of engineering from literally the ground up with their understanding of geotechnical site conditions, response to seismic action, materials for construction, and loading conditions. They work on the design, analysis, construction and maintenance of the structural elements in domestic, industrial and commercial buildings, including skyscrapers, as well as bridges and other infrastructure.
Their specific technical knowledge – especially within Aotearoa – additionally enables structural engineers to conduct design for environments prone to seismic activity. As many parts of the world are prone to natural disasters, in particular earthquakes, the structural engineering profession becomes especially important to the safety of our people and communities.
Jobs related to this programme
Analyst
Consultant engineer
Hardware and software developer
Project manager
Quantity surveyor
Research and design engineer
Systems engineer
Further study options
Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering Studies
Master of Disaster Management
Master of Energy
Doctor of Philosophy
Secondary school qualifications
You need to have one of the following:
International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0; Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 90 and written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of B-; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 85.
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