Be part of the solution
Study at Massey will help you to master problem solving and ways to develop best-practice solutions that work for everyone.
Get your hands dirty
With plenty of practical assignments and on-the-job learning at Massey, you'll be job-ready at graduation.
Global recognition
Our qualifications in this area are accredited by international industry bodies, so you can work in New Zealand and overseas.
Go broad or specialise
Massey's large range of science courses means you can specialise in your area of interest or mix and match across disciplines.
Overview
Level up. These aren't just building courses. We offer New Zealand's only degrees specifically developed for the construction industry and accredited by industry bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Get hands on with commercial experience and practical assignments on the tools. Master problem solving and best-practice solutions. Explore digital technologies transforming the industry. Graduate work-ready, with qualifications recognised nationally and internationally.
Construction is a good fit if you:
- enjoy school subjects such as construction, design or maths
- want to improve housing, workplaces and other buildings in a practical way
- like problem solving, and developing and following plans.
Construction courses may cover:
- construction project management
- digital skills such as CAD, BIM (computer modelling of buildings), augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR)
- plans and designs
- site safety
- sustainable design and construction
- tools of the trade.
How to study construction and the built environment
Discover what we offer if you’re interested in construction and the built environment – whether you’re coming to university for the first time, changing direction or returning to advance your study or career.
Undergraduate study
Bachelor's degrees
Bachelor of Construction – BConst
The Bachelor of Construction will help you become a highly sought-after construction expert who can contribute to all sectors of the construction industry.
Construction Management – Bachelor of Construction
With Massey’s Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management), you will be able to make your mark on this growing industry. Most of our students have a cadet position before they have finished their degree.
Quantity Surveying – Bachelor of Construction
Work on exciting construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they are well managed financially.
Graduate certificates
Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology – GCertScTech
Do you want to expand your knowledge or learn a new subject without completing a second bachelor’s degree? Massey’s Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology is a flexible postgraduate study option.
Lighting – Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology
The Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology (Lighting) is a great qualification for those interested in any aspect of lighting – from interior design to energy efficiency.
Undergraduate diplomas
Diploma in Facilities Management – DipFM
Learn about operational maintenance and management of built facilities with Massey's Diploma in Facilities Management. This will open the way to a diverse and challenging career.
Diploma in Science and Technology – DipScTech
Undertake a shorter, more flexible study option with the Diploma in Science and Technology at Massey.
Graduate diplomas
Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management – GradDipFM
Build on your existing knowledge and skills in construction with Massey’s Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management. Learn how to organise, control and coordinate the strategic and operational management of facilities.
Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology – GDipScTech
The Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology gives you the opportunity to retrain in an area of science that interests you.
Relevant undergraduate subjects to major or specialise in
When you apply to study at Massey, for some undergraduate qualifications you can choose what subject you’d like to specialise in. You can usually change your mind after you get to university, depending on the courses you enrol in.
Postgraduate study
Postgraduate bachelor's degrees with honours
Bachelor of Construction (Honours) – BConst (Hons)
Build on your construction knowledge with Massey's Bachelor of Construction (Honours). Become a highly sought-after construction expert who can contribute to all sectors of the construction industry.
Construction Management – Bachelor of Construction (Honours)
With Massey's Bachelor of Construction (Honours) (Construction Management), you will become a highly sought-after construction expert who can contribute to all sectors of the construction industry.
Quantity Surveying – Bachelor of Construction (Honours)
Become a construction expert who can contribute to all sectors of the construction industry with Massey's Bachelor of Construction (Honours) (Quantity Surveying).
Master's degrees
Master of Construction – MConstr
Become a world-leading construction specialist, with Massey University’s Master of Construction.
Construction Law – Master of Construction
Join Massey’s Master of Construction (Construction Law) - the only master’s degree in New Zealand that offers a specialisation in construction law.
Construction Project Management – Master of Construction
Join the Master of Construction (Construction Project Management) – one of the first construction-focused management qualification in New Zealand.
Digital Built Environment – Master of Construction
Join Massey’s Master of Construction (Digital Built Environment) to gain construction management skills for a modern digital world.
Quantity Surveying – Master of Construction
Study the Master of Construction (Quantity Surveying) and gain the advanced skills and knowledge required of senior quantity surveyors and commercial managers.
Sustainable Built Environment – Master of Construction
Learn the theory and practice for creating a sustainable built environment.
Postgraduate diplomas
Postgraduate Diploma in Construction – PGDipConstr
The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction is a stepping stone to a research-based degree. You’ll become a construction professional, with relevant knowledge and skills the industry needs.
Construction Law – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction
The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Construction Law) is a stepping stone to a research-based degree. Learn from senior faculty members and industry experts from a range of relevant backgrounds.
Construction Project Management – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction
The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Construction Project Management) is a stepping stone to a research-based degree. Learn key project management skills, taught by industry experts.
Digital Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction
With Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Digital Built Environment) you’ll gain construction management skills for the modern world.
Quantity Surveying – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction
The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying) is a stepping stone to a research-based degree such as a master’s. Gain advanced skills and knowledge required of senior quantity surveyors and commercial managers.
Sustainable Built Environment – Postgraduate Diploma in Construction
With Massey’s Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Sustainable Built Environment) you’ll learn strategies and techniques for sustainable design and construction of built environments.
PhD and other doctoral degrees
Doctor of Philosophy – PhD
A prestigious research qualification that demonstrates your ability to carry out independent and original research in your chosen field.
Relevant research areas at Massey
Discover research expertise, projects and initiatives relating to construction and the built environment at Massey.
What our students say
“My employer encouraged me to further my study in construction. I chose Massey’s Master of Construction as it allowed me to study via distance and block courses while I worked, making for a manageable workload.”
“I found this programme challenging, but fun at the same time. We had an awesome lecturer which made the experience unforgettable…” For those of you with an interest in lighting and lighting design, this is definitely the choice for you!”
“Studying at Massey allowed me to both work and study full time. I am now much more advanced in my career than those of similar ages who either just studied or just worked.”
Our facilities
Photometric Laboratory
This state-of-the-art lighting laboratory includes specialist equipment to measure:
- colour rending and colour temperature
- dominant wavelength
- luminosity
- power, and more.
Jobs in construction and the built environment
Construction is a fast-growing industry. It ranges from buildings to bridges, roads and sewage systems. Job prospects are good, with high demand for new or renovated homes, commercial buildings and civil projects – and a shortage of workers.
Construction careers include:
- construction managers
- consultants who specialise in areas such as construction law, digital technologies or sustainable construction
- facilities managers, who keep buildings such as factories, hospitals or offices running smoothly
- healthy buildings specialists, who focus on energy efficiency and air quality
- lighting designers
- quantity surveyors, who calculate and control construction budgets
- site managers.
Annual salary ranges for jobs
- Construction manager – $100,000 to $224,000
- Quantity surveyor – $48,000 to $170,000
Salary ranges disclaimer
Indicative pay rates are:
- in New Zealand dollars
- based on careers.govt.nz data.
Which construction and built environment qualification?
Examples of where our qualifications may take you.
| Jobs | Examples of what you could study |
|---|---|
| Construction manager or site manager |
Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) Master of Construction (Construction Project Management) Master of Construction (Digital Built Environment) |
| Construction law specialist |
Master of Construction (Construction Law) Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Construction Law) |
| Lighting designer | Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology (Lighting) |
| Quantity surveyor | Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) |
| Sustainable design and construction specialist |
Master of Construction (Sustainable Built Environment) Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Sustainable Built Environment) |
Accreditations and rankings
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Massey's Bachelor of Construction is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. This global professional body promotes and enforces international standards in the valuation, management and development of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.
New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS)
The quantity surveying specialisations in the Bachelor of Construction and Master of Construction are accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors for graduate membership.
Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS)
The Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying major) is accredited by the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS).
IESANZ accreditation
Massey's Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology (Lighting) is accredited by Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (IESANZ). Completing this qualification provides academic requirements for membership.
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