Bachelor of Construction

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Subject area

Building Construction Management

Qualification

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Entry requirements

Academic Requirements
New Zealand 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, and
Mathematics - 12 credits in Maths at Level 2 or above (excluding Statistics)

Note: Students who have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge examination) should contact Ara for requirements.

* NZQA approved subjects: see http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/approved-subjects/

Alternative Requirements
Skills for tertiary study (including literacy and numeracy) may be acquired through study, work and/or life experience. Students who can demonstrate these skills while not meeting the above requirements may be approved for alternative entry. Literacy and numeracy assessments are available.

English Requirements
If English is not your first language you may also be required to provide evidence of your English language skills as listed below. If you have no evidence of your English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, contact us for an assessment.
* IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in any subtest). For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart on Ara Institute of Canterbury's website.
Note: IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
Students who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.
Admission
Applicants who meet the requirements for admission are accepted into the programme in the order their applications are received.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The aim of this qualification is to enable school leavers and people seeking re-training or career change to gain knowledge, skills and personal attributes or dispositions to work in the construction industry as construction managers or quantity surveyors working with residential and commercial buildings, major construction projects and specialist areas.