Contemporary design is concerned with finding the best solution for future problems through analysis, prototyping, testing and implementation. The field explores ways to adopt emerging technologies and apply them to established fields. The BDes/BProp provides you with a unique opportunity to integrate emerging technologies within the property industry.
You will develop a strong knowledge of property, investment, valuation and land use and explore real world property issues. Through your Design case studies and imagined scenarios, you will learn how to test and implement digital, material and emerging technologies, enabling you to investigate how they could apply to the property industry.
Programme structure
The BDes/BProp usually takes four years to complete.
You will need to complete a total of 540 points, consisting of:
- 255 points from BProp courses
- 255 points from BDes courses:
- 165 points BDes core courses
- 90 points from BDes elective courses
- 15 points from General Education
- 15 points from courses available for any programme
In your Design component, alongside design foundation courses and studio practice, you will build your own study plan of six elective courses from our four design themes:
- Design and Local Community Practices
- Design and Global Challenges
- Design and Business
- Design and Emerging Technologies
In your final year, you will undertake a capstone design research project, working from the initial discovery phase right through to testing and implementation.
In your first year of studying Property, you will complete compulsory core Business courses, which will become the building blocks for your degree. The following years comprise more specialised Property courses, including Valuation, Finance and Investment, Economics, Law, Land Use Planning and Controls, Marketing, Management, and Building Construction. In your final year, you will continue to develop your knowledge in the major areas of Property and demonstrate your learning in an applied Property project.
You will probably enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete in four years. You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.
Subjects available in this programme
- Design
- Property
2020 entry requirements
Secondary school qualifications
If you’re joining us from secondary school, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
- First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
- You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
- You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
- Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.
Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
Tertiary qualifications
If you’ve studied at a tertiary institution, here’s what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
Minimum grade requirements
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
- Grade required GPA Grade Point Average 3.9
- Grade required GPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.9
Further requirements
You must have completed one semester of successful bachelors degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
- If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.
Where could this programme take you?
Design is becoming an essential element in organisations wanting to stay in step with technological advancements. Those with a solid understanding of the property industry who are comfortable with innovating will be highly sought after. As well as strength in creative problem solving, you will develop the ability to foresee and manage risks in the ever-changing property market.
Jobs related to this programme
- Building surveyor
- Commercial/industrial property manager
- Design strategist
- Innovation manager
- Interface designer
- Project lead
- Property developer
- Property valuer
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
Semester One 20218 December 2020
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
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| Ends – 29 June |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
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| Ends – 28 June |