Course details

Bachelor of Architectural Technology
International tuition $19,000
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Study the Bachelor of Architectural Technology and learn the technical skills and knowledge needed to get into the Architectural Industry. The architectural sector, construction industry and wider society will benefit from the increase in the level and breadth of technical knowledge and industry capability. It is also a qualification pathway for practicing architectural designers, draughtspersons and CAAD technicians who wish to obtain a more senior position. The Bachelor of Architectural Technology is aimed at secondary students (who have achieved the requisite entrance qualifications)and recent certificate or diploma graduates (in architectural technology or construction or related fields).

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 five credits in reading and five credits in writing, and 
  • Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, or 
  • Completed the New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology, or the New Zealand Diploma in Construction, or equivalent.  

Special Admission 

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. 

Provisional Part-time Admission

An applicant who does not meet academic criteria may be provisionally admitted to enrol in one or more papers. Upon successful completion of the paper(s), the student may apply for special admission.

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, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.

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

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