Program Overview

Introduction to BILD 691: Building Science for PhD (Science)

The BILD 691 course is a PhD program offered by the School of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation, at Victoria University of Wellington.

Course Details

• Course Code: BILD 691
• Duration: Full Year
• Start Date: 1 January 2026
• End Date: 31 December 2026
• Fees: NZ$10,501.20 for domestic students, NZ$10,501.20 for international students
• Campus: Kelburn
• Estimated Workload: 40 hours per week
• Points: 120 points (one point is approximately 10 hours of work)

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: None
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: None (students who have already passed similar content cannot take this course)

Course Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to achieve individual learning objectives agreed upon with their supervisor.

How the Course is Taught

The teaching format of this course should be discussed with the supervisor.

Assessment

• Type: Individual
• Mark: 100%
• Assessment Method: Thesis
• Assessment Dates and Extensions: Available through the University's online learning environment, Nuku

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this course.

What You'll Need to Get

You do not need to purchase any texts or equipment for this course.

Past Versions of this Course

Older versions of this course may be accessible through the course archive.

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