About the course

Massey University construction staff have a wide range of industry and research experience. You’ll work with people who know how the industry works and what potential employers are looking for. The Postgraduate Diploma in Construction will help you become a construction professional, with relevant knowledge and skills the industry needs. There is a shortage of qualified graduates with skills in this area. There is over 100 billion in construction work (covering both building and infrastructure work) to be done in New Zealand alone over the next 30 years. Demand in many countries beyond New Zealand is even bigger. There is massive work to be done and there is high demand at all levels of work in the construction industry - ranging from construction tradespeople to construction professionals. 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: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Albany
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Albany
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Albany
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Albany

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Massey University

To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction you will have been awarded or qualified for:

　　the Bachelor of Construction degree, or equivalent, or

　　a relevant Bachelor’s degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

　　You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

　　We offer short English language courses, such as the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course, IELTS tests and preparation courses and Occupational English Tests. To study at Massey as an international student, you will need to meet certain entry requirements. These include English language skills and a qualification from high school, or other university. We recognise these English language examinations International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – academic scores only, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Cambridge English Qualifications, NZCEL, Pearson Test of English (Academic), Language Cert. Your test results (scores) are valid for two years from the date on which you took the test. If you have taken a test other than the English language examinations listed above, include it with your Application for Admission as an International Student. It might be considered.

　　Academic IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each band, TOEFL IBT – Overall score 90, minimum 20 in writing, TOEFL Paper Based 160.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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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 Massey University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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