Sustainable Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction at Massey University

Massey University

New Zealand, Palmerston North

University Rank:#230

The Sustainable Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction at Massey University is a Full Time Graduate Diploma program offered across its Auckland campus, online, and Distance and online campuses in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The program is delivered on campus or online in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field.

About Sustainable Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction

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 and Admission Criteria for Sustainable Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction at Massey University

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 Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5

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 Opportunities after Completing Sustainable Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction

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

Sustainable Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction at Massey University

Massey University

New Zealand, Palmerston North