Study the Bachelor of Architectural Technology and learn the technical skills and knowledge needed to get into the Architectural Industry.
Please be advised that only Year 3 is offered for 2024. If you are a new learner, please apply for New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
The architectural sector, construction industry and wider society will benefit from the increase in the level and breadth of technical knowledge and industry capability. It is also a qualification pathway for practicing architectural designers, draughtspersons and CAAD technicians who wish to obtain a more senior position.
The Bachelor of Architectural Technology is aimed at secondary students (who have achieved the requisite entrance qualifications)and recent certificate or diploma graduates (in architectural technology or construction or related fields).
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Architectural Technology will be able to:
Analyse complex architectural information and make informed architectural decisions
Apply advanced knowledge and analytical, practical and research capabilities to solve architectural technology problems
Engage in professional level communication in oral, visual and written modes to convey architectural information
Evaluate and advise on services elements and sustainable materials, methods and technologies for use in construction projects
Learn independently and undertake professional development in architectural technology
Think critically and respond appropriately when confronted with ethical, legal or professional challenges in architectural technology contexts
Satisfactory Completion
To be awarded the Bachelor of Architectural Technology students will have been credited with all required papers as specified in the programme schedule. The total credit value of the Bachelor of Architectural Technology is 360 credits. Graduates of the bachelors degree are entitled to use the letters BArchTech after their names.
Contact Institution / Faculty directly
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill Campus,
133 Tay Street,
INVERCARGILL,
Invercargill Central,
9810, New Zealand
Students will have achieved NCEA Level 3 and met New Zealand University Entrance requirements including:
Three subjects at Level 3, each with a minimum of 14 credits from NZQAs list of approved subjects (normally including a mathematics subject and a science or technology subject), and
Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of five credits in reading and five credits in writing, and
Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, or
Completed the New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology, or the New Zealand Diploma in Construction, or equivalent.
Special Admission
Notwithstanding the above admission criteria, mature aged applicants who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programmes may be considered for admission, provided they have successfully completed an approved course or programme, or have relevant industry experience, which is deemed to meet the required standard for entry.
IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE)
TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (Academic), b) Level 4 (Academic)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
Language Cert - C1 Expert International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS
Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than distinction in any band
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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