Digital Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction

Massey University

New Zealand, Palmerston North

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Massey University

New Zealand , Palmerston North

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Auckland campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 36,730 / year

Next Intake May-2026

Digital Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction

About

Specialise in Digital Built Environment for your Postgraduate Diploma in Construction at Massey

You’ll gain knowledge in the following areas:

Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools across the lifecycle of a building project.
Examine data collection and analysis techniques, and their application in construction research.
Become familiar with new technologies such as drones, virtual reality, 3D printing and other technologies as they apply to the construction industry.
Develop a broad understanding of current construction industry operations, systems and technology. These include:
- the project life cycle
- stakeholder management
- sustainable buildings and smart living spaces
- lean production
- offsite construction
- logistics.

From here you can go deeper into digital technologies in the construction industry, or develop the research skills that will support your further study.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to Massey

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

Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction you will have been awarded or qualified for:

the Bachelor of Construction degree, or equivalent, or
a relevant Bachelor’s degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

English language requirements

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

Massey University English language requirements

English language skills

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

English Program Requirements

English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band

English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 90, minimum 20 in Writing

English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skills

Career

Construction consultants and contractors, engineering consultants and government agencies are all requiring skilled people with a knowledge and understanding of how new digital technologies can improve their business.