What you will learn
- Understand building construction
- Prepare preliminary designs and develop building concepts
- Create working drawings for residential and industrial buildings
- Evaluate the principles of architectural design
- Understand residential and commercial services
- Become proficient in CAD (computer-aided design software)
- Design details for building assembly
Career options
- Architectural technician
- BIM technician
- Draughtsperson
- Architectural designer
- Kitchen and bathroom designer
- Compliance officer
Entry requirements
Under 20
50 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, with at least 12 credits in each of the following: Maths and English. Or achieved a level 3 or 4 qualification in a related field, or have equivalent practical, professional, or educational experience of an appropriate kind.
20+ years
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.
Special entry
Special entry may be granted by the Head of School responsible for the programme to an applicant who does not meet all entry requirements, where the Head of School is satisfied the applicant is capable of undertaking the programme of study.
International
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here.
*International fee displayed is for 1 year of study (equivalent to 120 credits) and does not include insurance, administration and student service fees. For more details, please email: international@wandw.ac.nz.
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