Under 20
50 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, with 12 credits in each of the following: Maths, English and Science subjects, or achieved a level 3 or 4 qualification in a related field, or have equivalent practical, professional, or educational experience
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.
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Start your career as an architectural designer or technician. Develop your technical drawing skills using computer-aided design (CAD) software. Understand architecture, building methods and materials, and building code requirements. Build a portfolio. Create architectural drawings and documentation for buildings across New Zealand.
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
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