Architectural Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Construction
A course by
AUT
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.
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NZQA Level 8 Certification (480 Credits)
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$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (480 Credits)
Post Grad
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Core skills this course teaches
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.
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
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