Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) in Christchurch New Zealand | Ara Institute of Canterbury
Ara Institute of Canterbury
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Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
26,000
(c. USD15,068.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Bachelor of Construction program prepares you with the expertise required to excel in the construction sector as an innovative leader shaping the built environment.
The curriculum begins by establishing foundational knowledge and competencies essential for construction management or quantity surveying careers. You'll develop specialized skills, progressing from residential projects to complex commercial developments and advanced multidisciplinary constructions.
Second-year coursework emphasizes critical thinking, self-directed research, and integrating cultural perspectives with sustainable practices. During your final year, you'll learn to gather, analyze, and synthesize technical data while developing and defending professional solutions.
Ara's Quantity Surveying specialization holds accreditation from the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS), an international body representing professionals across Asia and the Pacific. This PAQS recognition ensures your qualification is valued in key markets including Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, and Canada, expanding your global career opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include:
14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects*
as well as Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
and Mathematics - 12 credits in Maths at Level 2 or above (excluding Statistics).
OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation(Level 4) Ara Construction and Architectural Studies Pathway or equivalent).
Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic - 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects*
as well as Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
and Mathematics - 12 credits in Maths at Level 2 or above (excluding Statistics).
OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation(Level 4) Ara Construction and Architectural Studies Pathway or equivalent).
Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic - 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Tuition
NZD
26,000