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Course details

Bachelor of Construction (Level 7)
NZQF Level 7

About the course

The Bachelor of Construction will prepare you for a career at any level in the construction industry.

You will learn about and get practical experience in construction practices and technology, building services, health and safety management, construction methodologies and more. 

Tailor your degree to your career goals by choosing one of three specialisations Construction Management, Project Management or Quantity Surveying.

Entry requirements

Students will have achieved NCEA Level 3 and met New Zealand university entrance requirements including: 

  • Three subjects at Level 3, each with a minimum of 14 credits from NZQA’s list of approved subjects (normally including a mathematics subject and a science or technology subject), and Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing, and Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, 
  • or Completed the New Zealand Diploma in Construction or equivalent Mature Applicants (20 years of age and above) 

Notwithstanding the above admission criteria, mature aged applicants who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programmes may be considered for admission, provided they have successfully completed an approved course or programme, or have relevant industry experience, which is deemed to meet the required standard for entry.

About the provider

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.

We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.

We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Christchurch, Queenstown, Gore, Auckland and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.

We also have specialised faculties in music and rural education - MAINZ – Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (Auckland & Christchurch) and Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.

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