Bachelor of Construction – BConst

The Massey University Bachelor of Construction will teach you how to develop and implement best practice building solutions and construction management techniques. You’ll learn how to add value to the sustainable development of the built environment. This qualification will give you sound technical and theoretical knowledge, industry experience, management and interpersonal skills.

Relevant to industry

There are 2 majors available - Quantity Surveying and Construction Management. These majors focus on relevant industry sectors, such as:

• project management and quantity surveying consultancies
• building renovation and earthquake strengthening
• construction companies
• development consortiums
• local authorities and regulatory bodies
• property development or property management
• industrial and commercial building services
• insurance rebuild costs.

Digital technology is integral

There is an emerging need in the industry for robust technical skills. You will make extensive use of digital technology during your study. All courses have the knowledge of digital built environment embedded so you are equipped to contribute to the transformation of practice. There are online teaching components where you can ask or answer questions during lectures. Some assignments will require you to prepare a video of your work. Core courses for construction will teach you vital digital such as: Computer Aided Drawing (CAD), computer modelling of buildings (BIM, Augmented and Virtual Reality).

Flexibility

Although you need to choose a major when you enrol, you can change from 1 major to another after 1 year of study.

You can choose to complete your final year in distance mode, so you can continue to study while gaining valuable work experience

Further study

If you successfully complete this qualification you could progress to a postgraduate qualification in construction like the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction and the Master of Construction.

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

• Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification, outside of university admission regulations.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

• Massey University English language requirements

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

• review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
• contact us through the Get advice button on this page.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

Recommended prior learning

You will need to have a good understanding of mathematics to at least Year 12 level.

Can't meet the entry requirements?

If you do not have a strong background in mathematics, but do have an entrance qualification, then you will likely need to take an additional maths course at foundation level, either before or during the first year of your degree.