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    Sustainable Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction
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    Sustainable Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction

    Massey University
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    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

    Sustainable Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction

    About

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

    Climate change presents specific challenges that require innovations during the entire lifecycle of projects. You’ll be introduced to many aspects influencing the building project lifecycle including:

    • Climate change impacts and mitigation
    • Green building practices
    • The principles of sustainability
    • The UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the built environment.

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

    You’ll be able to apply modern sustainable built environment and zero carbon approaches in all facets of construction.

    Further study

    Following successful completion of this postgraduate diploma, the Master of Construction comprises a research report or thesis. This topic will demonstrate your ability to solve a construction-related problem requiring analytical, design and experimental effort.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to Massey

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

    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.

    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, public policy analysts, engineering consultants and government agencies all require skilled people with a knowledge and understanding of how climate change and zero carbon initiatives will impact the built environment and how to create a more sustainable construction industry.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    NZD 36,730 

    Application Fee

    NZD  
    Massey University

    Sustainable Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction

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