Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science in Construction Law Victoria University of Wellington

Overview

A Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science in Construction Law from Victoria University of Wellington sets you up to practise law in New Zealand, as well as overseas in places like Australia, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Victoria University of Wellington is #1 in New Zealand for law, due to its excellence in teaching, research, and engagement for the subject of law (latest Times Higher Education (THE) 2026 Rankings by Subject).

Learn about key issues in the industry—sustainability, construction law, managing facilities, and the relationship between buildings and their environment with Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science in Construction Law program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Key Facts

You can study part time while working or full time through block teaching. Block teaching involves delivering courses in concentrated blocks of time, for three days every four weeks. This approach allows you to balance work with study. In the final course, you’ll gain professional work experience in an area of architectural science.

The 180-point Master of Architectural Science (MArchSc) is a one-year professional programme that combines an architectural science research-methods course and an industry-related project or practicum for real-world experience in the field. It is professionally recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB).