Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BEng with Honours in Civil Engineering in Christchurch New Zealand | University of Canterbury
University of Canterbury
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
48,841
(c. USD28,305.56)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Civil Engineering focuses on the infrastructure surrounding us — from buildings and roads to water systems and transportation networks.
Discover techniques to enhance structural designs, preparing them to face modern challenges including sustainability, climate change, and natural hazards like earthquakes and flooding.
Gain hands-on experience through project work, field studies, laboratory courses, and team competitions such as bridge design challenges.
Utilize specialized design tools and engineering software. Opportunities include industry placements and research initiatives.
Develop expertise in practical design, analytical methods, and solution presentation. Collaborative teamwork, problem-solving, and project management are integral to your learning journey.
The civil engineering profession offers diverse specializations including timber construction, fire safety, hydraulics, and soil mechanics.
Potential career directions span: consulting firms, construction companies, government agencies at all levels, infrastructure project leadership, and indigenous community development projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students must have completed the below qualifications or equivalent:
NCEA entrance requirements - You should aim to have at least: 14 credits in Level 3 maths or calculus including both differentiation and integration; 14 credits in Level 3 physics; 14 credits in Level 3 chemistry. 18 credits are strongly recommended in all subjects.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma -You will need to have: minimum of 4 HL (or 5 SL) in maths (HL is recommended); minimum of 4 HL (or 6 SL) in chemistry; minimum of 4 HL (or 6 SL) in physics (HL is recommended).
Cambridge International Examination (CIE) - You will need to have: maths and physics - D grade or better at A level or A in AS level; chemistry - D grade or better at A level or A in AS level.
Alternatively the first year can be completed in more than one year (maximum of two years) with a minimum requirement of:
- CIE Score of 140 Points
- D Grade at A-Level or C Grade at AS-Level in Mathematics
- D Grade at A-Level or C Grade at AS-Level in Physics
- preferably C Grade at AS-Level in Chemistry (discipline specific).
Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:
IELTS: Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
TOEFL (IBT): Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening.
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42.
CAE or CPE: Minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade.
Language Cert: B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High Pass.
Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.
Tuition
NZD
48,841