Programme overview

Develop the skills for a career as a Civil Engineer in this three year (full-time) Bachelor’s programme. Specialise in environmental, geotechnical, water, roading and transportation, or structural engineering. Learn to make informed decisions about civil engineering projects, and apply technology to solve practical engineering problems. Explore computer-modelling techniques, civil engineering project management, engineering materials and structures, and construction practices.

 

There are 5 pathways within the Civil major:

Structural engineering: design, construction, and supervision of buildings and other structures 

 

Water engineering: design and construction of water supply, wastewater or stormwater systems, analyse river catchment systems, hydrology and erosion management, and urban drainage systems

 

Geotechnical engineering: analysis, design and construction of foundations, slopes, earthworks structures and retaining walls

 

Roading and transportation engineering: design, construction and maintenance of roads, traffic engineering and urban transportation studies.

 

Environmental engineering: including fundamentals of environmental engineering, the sensitive environment, and resource and environmental management

 

Highlights

• Get qualified in 3 years (full-time) and into employment sooner.
• A nationally-recognised engineering qualification.
• Approved under a New Zealand-wide framework for three-year engineering degrees
• Accredited by Engineering New Zealand.  On completion of this programme, combined with a period of work experience, you'll be eligible to apply for membership of Engineering New Zealand.
• Five different pathways: environmental, geotechnical, water, roading and transportation, or structural
• Strong links with the engineering industry
• Small classes: the average class size is just 35-60 students
• Cross-credits from the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) available