Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Construction | |
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Qualification Type | Bachelor Degree | |
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Level | 7 | |
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Credits | 360 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
Graduates of the Bachelor of Construction / Te Tohu Paetahi o te Hanganga (BConst) will have the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to excel in the dynamic and demanding construction industry. They will have a strong foundation in construction management principles, sustainable practices, and advanced technologies, enabling them to contribute effectively to the planning, design, and execution of construction projects. Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills and will be able to navigate the complexities of the construction industry, including regulatory frameworks and cultural considerations. BConst graduates will be work-ready professionals equipped to manage projects, implement innovative solutions, and promote sustainable development in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. They will be ethical, adaptable, collaborative, and innovative leaders who can drive positive change in the construction sector.
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Graduate profile |
A combination of assignments, including online exercises and activities, essays, laboratory and field assessments, in-class tests, examinations, oral presentations, work-integrated learning opportunities, individual and group research, and a team-based capstone project.
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Entry Requirements |
A New Zealand university entrance qualification or equivalent.
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Education Organisation | Victoria University of Wellington | |
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Developed By | Victoria University of Wellington | |
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Quality Assured By | Committee on University Academic Programmes | |
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Number | VI006C | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2025-09-12 13:28:49.003 | |
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Content |
The Bachelor of Construction degree consists of a core of courses supplemented by construction-related majors. In addition, students can take additional majors, minors, or elective courses. The core of the degree introduces fundamental concepts of sustainability in the built environment, built environment technologies, building materials and construction, structural systems, and code compliance. The degree will introduce a variety of perspectives on understanding the construction process and its impact on society and the environment, with a focus on Te Ao Maori, and how these perspectives influence the construction sector. The core allows students to explore ways of understanding, critically analysing, researching, and explaining construction practices through methodologies relevant to their chosen major.
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