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Universities New Zealand Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus Courses Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Christchurch, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 12,185
Country Rank#18
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Prepare for an exciting career in civil infrastructure design and development.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) Civil Major is a three year degree comprising of core and elective courses, with a focus on the design and implementation of engineering technology. Choose your electives to specialise in structural, water and water waste, or roading and transportation engineering strands. The BEngTech (Civil) is fully accredited by Engineering New Zealand (EngNZ) and is recognised internationally under the Sydney Accord.

In your first year of study you'll develop core engineering skills in computing, mathematics, management and the engineering sciences, plus some discipline-specific topics. This forms the foundation upon which you'll build your degree. Critical thinking, problem solving and innovation will be a key part of your success.

In your second and third years you'll continue to deepen your understanding in civil engineering and engage in projects to apply your knowledge. A capstone project is run with close ties to industry, with many projects being sponsored by key industry parties. This offers the chance to test your skills against industry standards in a real-world scenario, while building your professional portfolio and developing important industry contacts.

Course Content
Level 5

Core courses
- Engineering Computing
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Communication
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Design and Drawing
- Land Surveying
- Fluid Mechanics (Civil)
- Engineering Site Investigation
- Highway Engineering
- Basic Structures
- Civil Materials
Level 6

Core courses
- Civil Engineering Detailing and Modelling
- Civil Engineering Construction Practices
Level 7

Core courses
- Engineering Development Project A
- Engineering Development Project B
- Professional Engineering Practice
Entry Requirement
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and:
- Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
- Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Business and ICT Pathway or equivalent

Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic
- 5.5 Listening
- 5.5 Reading
- 5.5 Writing
- 5.5 Speaking
Fees & Scholarships
International Fee

$12,185 per year
Career Prospect
Many of our graduates find employment as engineering technologists, which are in huge demand in many areas of civil infrastructure development in areas such as structural, water and water waste, roading and transportation, geotechnical and environmental engineering firms.

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology has been fully accredited by the Engineering New Zealand (EngNZ) and is recognised as meeting international standard requirements. You will also be eligible to join EngNZ as a graduate member.

Cost Of Studying At Ara Institute of Canterbury City Campus

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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