New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Civil Engineering)

You need to have one of the following to enter this programme: 

• NCEA Level 2, including a minimum of 10 literacy credits at Level 1 or higher (for those who achieved NCEA Level 2 prior to 2013), and 
• a minimum of 48 credits at Level 2 in four subjects including a minimum of 12 credits in mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry,
• or  
  equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge),
• or  
  equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrate skills and experience  

20 years or over  

If you are 20 years of age or over and do not hold the minimum entry requirements you will be eligible to be enrolled where your previous educational, work or life experience indicates you have a reasonable likelihood of success.  

Mathematical skills 

Mathematical skills are foundational to study in engineering.  As such, early in your NZDE journey you’ll need to take DE4102 Engineering Mathematics 1. In order to help you succeed in this course, we recommend you first check to see if you are ready to take this course by doing a self-assessment. You will find it on this page:

Engineering Mathematics 1

Credit recognition  

If you have an engineering trade background, have completed study in another engineering programme, or have relevant engineering experience you may be able to apply for credit recognition for courses in this programme.  

Software requirements  

For some courses we will supply specialised software such as CAD. Check the individual course pages for more information.  Access to the specialised software will be available during the related course enrolment period. 

English language requirements  

Domestic students for whom English or Māori is not their first language must also have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.  

Learn more about English language requirements 

International students and domestic students living overseas 

You cannot enrol in this programme if you are an international student living in New Zealand, or overseas.  
You cannot enrol in this programme if you are a New Zealand citizen living overseas.  

Computer and internet requirements

This programme is delivered online. To complete this programme you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

Learn more about our online learning and study tools.