Architectural Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Construction
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The Architectural Engineering major within the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) provides the technical and design skills to engineer high-quality, sustainable buildings—covering everything from foundations to complex building services.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 4 years
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Design and Engineer High-Quality Buildings
Apply engineering and construction principles to design sustainable, comfortable buildings that meet future and current industry standards.
Workplace-Ready Engineering Skills
Gain supervised practical experience and knowledge of engineering-industry procedures, responsibilities, and health & safety through 800 hours of industry work placement.
Integration of Sustainable and Passive Design
Develop understanding of sustainable built environments, passive architectural design strategies, and building performance simulation.
What You're Signing Up For
This major prepares students with essential architectural and construction knowledge to develop complex, sustainable, and fit-for-purpose building designs. The four-year programme blends foundational engineering principles with advanced studies in building design, structural systems, construction materials, building modelling, and services such as HVAC and acoustic engineering. Students also complete a significant industry-based research project and 800 hours of supervised work experience, gaining first-hand knowledge of current engineering practices.
Course Content
- Introduction to Sustainable Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics I, II, III
- Engineering Mechanics
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- Programming Concepts and Techniques
- Collaborative Practices
- Engineering Materials
- Construction Materials
- Mechanics of Construction Materials
- Building Construction
- Engineering Management
- Structural Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Thermodynamics
- Sustainable Design and Development
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Analysis
- Architecture and Design Development
- Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC)
- Construction Engineering Management
- Illumination and Acoustic Engineering
- Timber Structure Design
- Off-site Construction
- Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
- Logistics and Transportation Engineering
- Industry-based Research Project
What you need to know first
University Entrance qualification
NCEA subjects preferred: Chemistry, Digital Technologies, English, Mathematics, Physics
Recommended: ENGE501 must be passed prior to ENGE601
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Engineering
Construction
Building Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Architectural design engineer
Building services engineer
Project manager
Building Information Modelling (BIM) specialist
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