Construction

About the course

This Masters course will allow students to gain a sophisticated understanding of urban design and conservation in order to contribute to research in your field or develop your career prospects. Students are typically able to choose to undertake coursework only options or a minor thesis as part of the program.

What you might learn

Students can choose units of study such as design skills, contract law or sustainable construction, including an option of undertaking placements for some courses. Training throughout the degree will help you to develop key skills to specialise in that subject area.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as environmental consultant, architect, architectural critic, urban planner, policymaker, advisor/ consultant, and etc. in companies including AECOM, The Australian Institute of Architects, Royal BAM Group, Lend Lease Group, Brookfield Multiplex, and etc.

Explore the majors available

Construction Law, Construction Project Management, Digital Built Environment, Quantity Surveying, Sustainable Built Environment, Without Specialisation

Duration

1 year - 1.5 years

Tuition fees

• Construction Law, Quantity Surveying: NZ$ 41,020 per year
• Construction Project Management, Digital Built Environment, Sustainable Built Environment, Without Specialisation: NZ$ 44,660 per year

Living Costs in Auckland**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) NZ$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) NZ$ 1,621 - 2,143	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) NZ$ 1,357 - 1,794
Transportation (Daily) NZ$ 7 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) NZ$ 213 - 282

Average Salary***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com