Bachelor of Building Science – BBSc

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Now you've chosen a degree you need to do a bit of planning. Find out what courses you need to take to complete a Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc).

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Degree requirements

For this degree you'll need to:

  • Complete at least 360 points, of which:

    • At least 270 points must be from courses listed for the BBSc, Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS), or Bachelor of Construction (BConst)

    • At least 210 points must be at 200 and 300 level

      • Of the 210 points, at least 180 points must be from courses listed for the BBSc, BAS, or BConst
        • Of those 180 points, at least 90 points must be at 300 level

  • Complete four courses at 100 level:

  • Complete two courses at 200 level:

  • Complete three courses at 300 level:

  • Satisfy the requirements for at least one major subject (see below)

Important information

  • Some courses listed are also listed under the requirements for a major. You only need to complete these courses once.
  • Make sure you check what the prerequisites are for all 200- and 300-level courses you are planning to do in your degree.
  • 300-level courses may only be counted towards one major or minor.
  • The BBSc major subjects are also available as minors.
  • For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. This annual publication is an authoritative source for planning your degree.

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Sustainable Engineering Systems / Pūnaha Pūhanga Toitū

Engineer a sustainable future by mastering the science of high-performance buildings.

In the Sustainable Engineering Systems major, you’ll apply engineering principles and tools to evaluate and optimise the performance of building systems.

You’ll learn to assess the environmental impacts of building materials and construction practices and select sustainable alternatives. And you’ll consider the social and economic aspects of sustainable engineering—including the comfort, health, and wellbeing of those living in the built environment.

Find out more about studying Sustainable Engineering Systems / Pūnaha Pūhanga Toitū at Victoria University of Wellington

Building Science and Construction

Major requirements

In addition to the degree requirements, for this major you'll need to complete:

  • Two courses at 100 level from:

  • Three courses at 200 level:

  • Three courses at 300 level:

Other majors

Building Surveying / Aromātai Hanganga

Built and Natural Heritage Conservation / Te Whāomotanga o te Hanga ā-Ringa me te Hanga ā-Taiao

Project Management / Whakahaere Kaupapa

Smart Cities and Digital Built Environments / Tāone Atamai me ngā Whaitua Hanga Matihiko

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