About Bachelor Of Engineering Technology (civil) in Unitec Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Develop the skills for a career as a Civil Engineer in this three year (full-time) Bachelor’s programme. Specialise in environmental, geotechnical, water, roading and transportation, or structural engineering. Learn to make informed decisions about civil engineering projects, and apply technology to solve practical engineering problems. Explore computer-modelling techniques, civil engineering project management, engineering materials and structures, and construction practices.

There are 5 pathways within the Civil major:

Structural engineering: design, construction, and supervision of buildings and other structures 

Water engineering: including water supply, wastewater or stormwater disposal, river catchment systems, hydrology and erosion management, and urban drainage systems

Geotechnical engineering: foundation design, consolidation of fine-grained soils, improvement of slope stability, earth-retaining structures, geotechnical investigation and reports, and dewatering of construction sites 

Roading and transportation engineering: design, construction and maintenance of roads, and traffic engineering and urban transportation studies 

Environmental engineering: including fundamentals of environmental engineering, the sensitive environment, and resource and environmental management

Highlights

• Get qualified in 3 years (full-time), not 4, and into employment sooner
• A nationally-led engineering qualification developed by six of New Zealand's largest institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs)
• Approved under a New Zealand-wide framework for three-year engineering degrees
• Accredited by Engineering New Zealand. On completion of this programme, combined with a period of work experience, you'll be eligible to apply for membership of Engineering New Zealand as a Technical Member (TIPENZ) and later on as CPEng
• Five different pathways: environmental, geotechnical, water, roading and transportation, or structural
• Strong links with the engineering industry
• Small classes: the average class size is just 35-60 students
• Cross-credits from the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) available

Career Options

• Civil engineer (design)
• Civil engineering project and/or construction manager
• Geotechnical engineer
• Roading-transportation engineer
• Structural engineer
• Water/environmental engineer

Academic qualification equivalents

• Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 with grades of 65% from a recognised University

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :        An overall IELTS band score (Academic Format) of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5. 
• TOEFL    :        overall TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) Score of 60 (writing 18)
• PTE         :        (Academic) with a score of 50 with no score lower than 42

Unitec Institute of Technology Tuition Fees

New Zealand Living Expenses

In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.