Program Overview
The Building Science at Victoria University of Wellington is a MBSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Building Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 36,492 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 36,492 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Building Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Integration Project
- Integrated Technologies
- Green Building Assessment
- Research Methodologies
- Building Science Research Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor of Building Science degree or an approved alternative
- To be accepted by the head of school or the Associate Dean (Teaching, Learning and Students) as being capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study
- IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0
- TOEFL: minimum score of 90 for the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing
- Pearson Test of English: minimum score of 65 (with a \xc2\x91Communicative\xc2\x92 score of not less than 58)
- EPP: minimum final scores of 4,4,5,5
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 36,492 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 36,492 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 36,492 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 36,492 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Victoria University of Wellington directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
Victoria University of Wellington is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-03-05
- Language English
- Duration 24 months