Course details

Bachelor of Construction
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Want a career as a construction manager or a quantity surveyor? Study the Bachelor of Construction at AUT.

Develop robust, industry-relevant skills for careers as a construction manager or quantity surveyor with AUT's Bachelor of Construction. Both roles are vital in delivering time-sensitive construction projects in a cost-effective and safe manner. The degree emphasises the key skills required by the construction sector, ensuring that you’ll be well-prepared for your professional career with an internationally recognised qualification relevant to both local and global construction industries. Graduates also pursue careers in property and facilities management, particularly in roles that bridge construction delivery, asset performance, and lifecycle management.

The Bachelor of Construction is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the leading international construction professional body. You’ll be eligible for RICS accreditation if you successfully complete a Bachelor of Construction major and the Professional Practice minor. The Quantity Surveying major is also accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS). As part of your degree, you also have the option to include courses from a second minor or elective courses.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for the Bachelor of Construction

If you have New Zealand qualifications

If you have qualifications from another country

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent.

English language requirements

Useful New Zealand school subjects

Mathematics (with stats or calculus), Science, Business and Management, Digital Technologies, Economics, Legal Studies, Design, Visual Communication, Construction and Mechanical Technologies

About the provider


University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.


In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.


Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.


Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.


If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.


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