Learn the theory and practice for creating a sustainable built environment.

Specialize in Sustainable Built Environment for your Master of Construction at Massey

The strategies and techniques of sustainable design and construction for the built environment include:

• Green procurement
• Design for Excellence (DfX)
• Sustainable construction techniques and practice
• Zero-carbon buildings
• Constructability, operation, and maintenance considerations.

Climate change presents specific challenges that require innovations during the entire lifecycle of projects. 

You’ll be introduced to many aspects influencing the building project lifecycle including:

• Climate change
• The principles of sustainability
• The UN Sustainable Development Goals are relevant to the built environment.

You’ll be able to lead the development of sustainable built environments and zero-carbon built environment industry initiatives. 

120-credit option

You can complete the Master of Construction with 120 credits of study if you enter via one of these Advanced Entry pathways:

• a Bachelor of Construction plus two years of professional experience; or
• a Bachelor of Construction (Honours); or
• a four-year Bachelor's with Honours degree in a construction-related field.

A Master of Construction in Sustainable Built Environment is a good fit if you:

• have an undergraduate qualification in construction, quantity surveying, architecture, property, engineering, or other relevant qualification
• are interested in postgraduate construction study
• want to develop your understanding of sustainability in the construction industry.

There are two pathways: Coursework Pathway and Thesis Pathway

• Officially verified copies of Birth certificate/ Current passport, including any residency visa/ Citizenship certificate
• Proof of the name change
• High School graduation certificate
• Academic transcripts
• English Language proficiency
• A statement of any disability or health condition (If Applicable)
• Evidence of any scholarships (If Applicable)
• CV
• Research interests (Required if you intend to take the research pathway)

To enter the Master of Construction (coursework pathway) you will::

1. have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B (70%-74.99%) across the highest level courses; or
2. have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction or equivalent qualification and have completed at least two years of relevant professional experience; or
3. have been awarded or qualified for a construction related four-year Bachelor with Honours degree or a Bachelor of Construction (Honours) or equivalent qualification; or
4. have been awarded or qualified for the Bachelor of Construction followed by the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction or equivalent qualification with a minimum grade average of B (70%-74.99%) over the contributing courses for the Postgraduate Diploma; or
5. have been awarded or qualified for a relevant Bachelor’s degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate with a minimum grade average of B (70%-74.99%) over the contributing courses for the Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent.