Bachelor of Construction – BConst

Sought-after by employers

There is great demand for people with a Bachelor of Construction. Most students are offered employment before they have even completed their qualification.

Excellent salaries and career progression

As a construction graduate you will be in line for the excellent starting salaries that are available in the industry. As you progress through your career, salary levels remain higher than for many other sectors . Many graduates are able to have their own business within 10 years of graduation.

Internationally-accredited

This degree is internationally-accredited so your qualification will be recognised in most parts of the world.

Relevant to industry

There are two majors available - Quantity Surveying and Construction Management. These majors focus on relevant industry sectors, such as:

• Project management consultancy
• Buildings renovation and earthquake strengthening
• Construction companies
• Development consortiums
• Local authorities and regulatory bodies
• Property development or property management
• Industrial and commercial building services
• Insurance rebuild costs

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations. 

Your tuition fees may be different depending on the courses you choose. Your exact fees will show once you have chosen your courses.

There will also be some compulsory non-tuition fees and for some courses, there may also be charges for things such as study resources, software, trips and contact workshops.

You will be in demand

The New Zealand construction industry is experiencing unprecedented growth which has led to acute shortages of construction graduates. This growth is due to the rebuild of Christchurch, population growth in Auckland, and growth in the export sectors. The demand for construction graduates is expected to stay strong for many years. Demand for construction graduates is equally strong in the UK and many parts of Europe leading to extensive international opportunities.