Program Overview

Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)

Overview

The Bachelor of Construction is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to work at a high level in the construction industry, as a leader who is able to innovate and contribute to new ways of creating the built environment.

What will I study

The programme starts with an introduction to the knowledge, skills, attributes and academic abilities required of a construction manager or quantity surveyor. You'll gain discipline-specific skills and knowledge, starting with a focus on small domestic buildings then moving on to low-rise and large commercial construction, then heavily serviced, multifaceted projects.

Your year-two project work and assessments will require problem solving, independent research skills and application of cultural approaches and aspects of sustainability. In the third year you'll be required to source and organise technical, project and academic research information, and evaluate, critique and propose well-rationalised solutions.

Pathway

• Part-time up to 8 years

Details

Fees for 2025

• Domestic Fee: $8,540 - $9,455 per year
• International Fee: $26,000 per year
• Indicative Student Services Fee: $370.50 per year

Academic 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*
  • Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing
  • 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

Alternative Requirements

• Still want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?
• If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

English Requirements

• What if English is not my first Language?
• If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
• Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
• If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
• If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country.
• IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
• What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
• You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.

Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic

• 5.5 Listening
• 5.5 Reading
• 5.5 Writing
• 5.5 Speaking

Funding assistance

• If you face unexpected financial hardship during your studies, we have several funds that you can apply for. These are designed to enable you to continue your current course of study. We also have a wide range of scholarships and awards that can provide financial assistance.

Core courses

• Level 5
  • Building Services
  • Construction - Residential
  • Environment
  • Materials
  • Site Safety and Quality Assurance
  • Site Analysis
  • Estimation - Commercial
  • Measurement - Residential
  • Estimation - Residential
  • Building Law
  • Geotechnical Engineering 1
• Level 6
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Principles of Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Sustainable Rating Tools and Natural Ma...
  • Construction - Commercial
  • Enterprise Solutions Deployment
  • IT Service Management
  • Introduction to Enterprise Solutions Ar...
  • Site Management
  • Method Statements - Commercial
  • Planning - Commercial
  • Cost Planning
  • Measurement - Commercial
  • Measurement - Services and Civils
  • BIM - Automation Modelling
  • Financial Administration
  • Programming - Commercial
  • Procurement
  • Research Methods
  • Water and Waste Management
• Level 7
  • Advanced Project Management
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Complex Construction
  • Design Construction Integration
  • Cost Planning / BIM
  • Property Development
  • Advanced Contracting
  • Industry Project 1
  • Industry Project 2
  • BIM Systems and Technologies
  • BIM 4D and 5D Coordination

Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)

• FULL-TIME - 3 Years (Part-time options available)
• Become a sought-after professional in the construction industry.

Information

• Type: Degree
• Code: CH4060
• Next Starts: February 2026
• May be available for Study Visa?: Yes
• Credits: 360
• Level: 7
• May be eligible for Studylink?: Yes
• Available Part time: Yes
• May be eligible for Fees Free?: Yes
• Reference: CH4060-QUAN

COVID-19 vaccination information

• Placements or workplace assignments are an integral part of this programme.
• You don’t need to supply evidence of your Covid vaccination status to apply for or to study this programme but please be aware that some workplaces may require evidence from you that you are fully vaccinated for Covid before allowing you to complete work at their organisation. The number of organisations at which your placement or workplace assignment can be completed may be impacted, depending on your vaccination status.

Credit Recognition

• If you have prior relevant experience or previous related study credits, you may be eligible for credit recognition towards this qualification.