Programme summary

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Admission requirements

[NZDipEng(Civil)]

6, 240 2.0
Full-time for two years or part-time options available
Starts February or July
Number of places open
(NZQA code 112950)
Mt Albert campus

NZ$ 4974

International fees

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Programme summary

Gain a solid grounding in civil engineering to help create, improve and protect our environment. Apply theory to practice and provide the expertise needed to successfully complete civil engineering projects.

Explore civil engineering concepts, contract administration and construction practice. You’ll gain a solid understanding of water engineering, structural engineering and road infrastructures, and perfect your civil and structural drafting skills.

There is great demand for technically trained engineers worldwide, in particular those with a specialisation, so the diploma allows you to focus on one of three areas:

• Structures – the building of dams, bridges, high-rise buildings, viaducts, and wharves
• Fluids – flood protection, harbour development, erosion control, water reticulation and waste management
• Transportation – the design, construction and maintenance of roads, rail, sea and airport developments.

Highlights

• Unitec is the largest provider of technical civil engineering training in New Zealand.
• Supported by the civil engineering industry, including the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ).
• A step towards IPENZ membership: once you’ve gained a suitable period of work experience as a qualified civil engineer, you’ll be eligible for Associate Membership.
• Can serve as a pathway into graduate engineering qualifications.
• Focus on real-world learning: observe the day-to-day activities of engineering sites, and take part in lab work, land surveying, role plays, workshops and debates.
• A group project where you tackle an engineering problem in a real organisation.
• Visiting industry experts who will give you a real feel for the career opportunities available in civil engineering.
• Cross-credits towards the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) or Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).