About the course

The Bachelor of Building Science is a three-year undergraduate degree. It’s designed to give you expertise in the science, technology, and economics of creating buildings, as well as an understanding of architecture.

　　Building Science was developed to meet the growing needs of New Zealand’s building and construction industry. Today, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is an international leader in the field of building science. Our Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc) is the country's leading programme devoted to the science of buildings.

　　Learn alongside Architecture students in your first year and specialise in Project Management or Sustainable Engineering Systems in your second and third years. And if you want, you can do a double major in both.

　　These two majors complement each other well and it is common to study them as a double major. You'll learn to design systems that are energy and resource efficient as well as gaining the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to oversee the construction of durable, healthy, and sustainable buildings. If you do choose to study both majors you won't have to take any elective courses in your second and third years. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Wellington
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Wellington
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	Wellington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Victoria University of Wellington

Achieve the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or three GCE Advanced Level passes at C grade, or equivalent.

　　IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5

　　TOEFL: minimum overall score of 80 (internet-based test)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Victoria University of Wellington. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　401st / 1250

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